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To: The Philosopher who wrote (17196)6/20/2001 4:04:53 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
"...say okay, oops, but now your life is ruined because I refuse to abort this child or to let you off the hook?"

I don't think anyone should be forced to have an abortion, ever. If I made that stupid agreement, I am responsible and it isn't about me anymore. It is about my stupid irresponsibility and it is about the child that my stupidity created. I am rightfully indebted to this child.



To: The Philosopher who wrote (17196)6/20/2001 6:40:25 PM
From: TimF  Respond to of 82486
 
Further question: what if the man was raped? Answer: he's still responsible.

In such an unusual situation I would say the man is responsible to support the child but the rapist/mother should be liable for actual damages equaling at least the total cost of all the child support payments and possibly for punative damages as well.

Its hard to even imagine an actual lawsuit like this.

Tim


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