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To: RMF who wrote (67)6/1/2008 5:23:42 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3816
 
Yes it is. And that's just the direct cost to the state. The economy also loses whatever the guy would have produced.

And most importantly the guy loses his freedom, without committing a crime. because he either didn't try to, or failed to, make his son do what the judge wanted.



To: RMF who wrote (67)6/3/2008 2:33:07 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3816
 
Soccer moms take it to another level...

reuters.com



To: RMF who wrote (67)6/3/2008 3:30:19 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 3816
 
June 2. - Bush says a Senate climate plan would cost taxpayers $6 trillion

The legislation could cut total U.S. global warming emissions by 66 percent by 2050, according to a summary of the measure. However, analysts say the bill is not expected to become law this year amid a presidential election.

Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
reuters.com