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Arizona statutory rape victim forced to pay child support - 7 views

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    Mainly talks about rare instances that happen and a father ends up paying child support. Goes into different examples of these kinds of cases from other states. Also, mentions how Arizona pursue child support cases and treats them differently from custody arrangements.
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    Wow...I don't agree that a female rape victim should be forced to share custody or receive child support from her assailant it should be her right as the victim. But a male victim, this is new to me. However, I agree if he is a victim she should be charged and he should have a choice. Charges should have been made against her back when it happened or they should do the math and still charge her. As for the child it's sad but if he doesn't want to be apart of her life because he wants nothing to do with his assailant, The assailant is at fault. I don't think I would want my son to have to be involved with a women who raped him because a child was conceived during her criminal act. It's sad because then the child suffers. Mixed feelings on this subject.
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    This whole article is disturbing on so many levels. First of all he was 14 years old but that does not change the fact that he is a parent and has responsibilities just based on that alone. BUT if the courts are going to recognize the fact that is was a rape why do they not charge the mother? I say he takes her to court for custody and makes her pay child support. The poor child can not win either way.
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    This is appalling. The woman should be charged. Its sad that many look away when its a male that is a rape victim. They deserve to get justice and not get charged for child support. The victim should have a say on what they want if they want to be involved or not, but I feel like they shouldn't have to deal with their rapist.
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    Wow this is another disturbing article! The fact of the matter is that men alone have it very very hard when it comes to their rights as fathers. And in instances like this, even harder. The fact that he got served with papers years later is very sad. That mother clearly just wants to collect money. But what would she even tell her daughter about her dad? That she had sex with a 14 year old boy?? This is so disturbing and there should be laws in place for situations like this and for fathers in general.
son2053729

One Family's Story Shows How The Cycle Of Poverty Is Hard To Break : NPR - 0 views

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    This article chronicles the life of Desiree Metcalf, but her story is not one that others can't relate to. Desiree comes from, and continues to live in, poverty and is trying to break that cycle.
anonymous

Bishops Denounce Abortion - 2 views

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    The U.S. Roman Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter that would criticize abortion and end the disgrace of having an abortion under law.
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    My mother was born to an unwed 15 year old in 1940. My mother was given away in adoption to a family member. My grandmother wanted to have my mom (she had fallen in love with a service man who was killed in German) but her mom wanted her to have an abortion. It was illegal in those days and my grandmother refused to go to the "special doctor." So she was shipped away to a home for girls like her in Chicago to have my mom. My story is different then most. I am a product of a saved baby. Without my grandmother fighting for my mom, myself, my brother, my children, we would be dead. It is harder to speak to a child that survived abortion. No one has the right to tell me that we do not have the right to live. I am so grateful that abortion was illegal. I am so grateful that my beautiful children are alive.We are blessed.
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    Whenever this issue comes up one thing always pops into my head. My body, my choice. I am a female that was born and raised in the Catholic church and had to listen to this stuff for years. It never made sense to me why so many people try revoking this right from women. If you don't support it, fine. However, to take the option away from women who do want abortion as an option opens up even more negative doors. When women do not have a safe environment to discuss these options and the operation itself is made illegal then women who are desperate are more likely to go to back alley doctors or try to perform their own abortion. This often leads to more deaths among women whether it be from a botched, cheap operation or a horrific infection. It should also be noted that each woman is different. They might want the option of abortion for various reasons. Perhaps something is wrong with the child, and the doctors note it won't live past a couple of days, maybe the woman was raped and ended up pregnant, perhaps the fetus was dying and was also killing the mother, perhaps the woman just doesn't want children. You never know the circumstances of why a woman chooses to have an abortion, and they should never be judged for it or have that right revoked.
bri2104912

Benghazi: What the report reveals about Hillary Clinton - 1 views

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    This article talks about the Benghazi attacks on 4 Americans that were ambushed in there compound. Explain how the white house new of these attacks and what was Hillary Clinton's involvement.
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    I think that it was a good thing that they found out about these emails being sent. In some ways I think that I was wrong for them to go into her emails because that shows that the government will invade anyone's privacy.
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    I think that this was a necessary action to take, this could be out next president. It's unfortunate that these things are being lied about and covered up.
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    I think this is a pertinent piece of information about a possible presidential candidate. Why would she use her private e-mail when she knows that it's violates governmental regulation and then delete those e-mails? I think she is too skilled of a politician with something to hide. There is more to Hillary than meets the eye.
thatssimon

When should personal freedom yield to the common good? - 3 views

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    Here is an article about people having personal freedom to not take the vaccine and risk peoples lives around them. There is also the argument of people should abide the government restrictions, and wear masks during the pandemic.
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    It seems you have found a good article with sound resources for information and in depth analysis on the human trend of morality and how it relates to the issue at hand of personal freedom in the midst of the pandemic. Its interesting to see the history behind the debate of "common good" in Typhoid Mary and how her story relates to todays issues. Though the article shows a bias, it is clear that they cite their sources and are presenting information clearly for the reader to form an opinion albeit the article is hoping the reader forms an opinion of questioning the ways in which Americans choose to embrace their personal freedoms. Great find!
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    I love this article, it explains both sides. People who want to follow government regulations and those who don't. I think personal freedom is a big thing, we all have our own opinions and feelings. It's important for everyone to respect others wishes and feelings.
Mary Stefaniak

Freedom of Hair Color in School - 0 views

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    This is a website that discusses the story of a girl being sent home from school because of the color of her hair. The article also discusses other schools that have questionable rules that intervene with personal freedom.
anonymous

Personal Freedom and Abortion - 1 views

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    I picked this because it mentioned a girl that is a victim of rape and abortion may be an option. This is one case for me when I can support a women's decisions to abort.
taylortutrone

What 'Sex Trafficking' Really Means - 0 views

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    After 43 days of being missing, a 15 year old girl who been kidnapped and sold as an adult for prostitution, many officials took this time to teach society what all is really going on. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz,a professor at Arizona State University spent her career educating those who did not know the facts about these woman and/or kids.
vjeffery

Why Breastfeeding in Public Is Taboo - 0 views

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    Nearly weekly there is a news story about a woman being kicked out of an establishment for breastfeeding her baby. Restaurants, public pools, churches, art museums, courts of law, schools, and stores, including Target, American Girl Store, and ironically, Victoria's Secret, are all sites of recent skirmishes over a woman's right to nurse.
ker2165548

Forced Child Labor in Uzbekistan - 0 views

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    This article discusses many issues that citizens of Uzbekistan face and how they are forced into labor. One story in the article talks about a woman who was forced to pick cotton or the government would take away her children's health benefits.There are videos and maps to give you a better perspective on the situations going on.
emi2056907

Arpaio moves to dismiss racial profiling case - 4 views

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    This article talks about how trump pardoned arpio. Arpio was being held in regards to him and his team detaining people based on their suspicion that those people were in the country illegally. It also talks about how arpio wants to run for office again
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    The issue in this article is definitely controversial, especially here in Arizona. I suppose the issue should be over; he was pardoned. As the article stated, nothing more can be done. People should not waste their energy over something they cannot change and simply move forward.
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    This will only turn us backwards as a state,as a country. My mom was stopped on numerous occasions driving because the color of her skin,so I feel very strongly that him being pardoned won't be for the good or benefit of people just trying to live their daily lives.
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    If Arpaio does follow through with running for office I can't imagine it being much different than his last period in office. Trump pardoned Arpaio for his mistakes. Arpaio might not have learned his lesson and may just repeat what he just did.
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    This article can be taken many different ways. Arpio being pardoned is not something that is for the better of this state and as a country. Everyone needs to be held accountable for their actions, and when people are being let off so easily just as Arpio is, it is not fair for the rest of us.
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    As the article stated, not much can be done now that Joe Arpaio has been pardoned. I do believe, however, that this dismissal ought to unify Arizona residents in the fight against racial profiling. Whether a victim of Arpaio's practices or not, he committed an unethical crime and is not only being "forgiven," but given the opportunity for a fresh start which does not follow the American justice system.
nat2142094

Elder Abuse - 2 views

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    This article discusses the appalling video that made the rounds this week through news and social media. It depicts another instance of elder abuse that was caught on a home security camera. Why is is so difficult to find trustworthy care for the elderly? Most of the time families can't afford to provide adequate care.
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    The video is extremely difficult to watch, however, people need to be educated on this ongoing issue. Unfortunately, elder abuse happens worldwide and in different forms. Some types of abuse towards the elderly include financial abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. What concerns me is the fact that there are many caregivers who are abusive and still hold certification to be employed in nursing homes.
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    This is a real issue. People take advantage of the elderly because they are helpless. I have heard sad stories about nursing homes as well. They are of course human and deserve to be treated like one.
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    I agree we need to take better care of our elderly people, not just to treat them respectfully which should be a given, but to take time to listen to them. Our parents give us life. They take care of us and make sacrifices for us. Then when the time comes, it is our duty to do the same. Beyond that, their lifetime of experience can benefit us all.
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    This was very difficult to watch. As a child whose parent was diagnosed with fronto-temporal dementia, I had no choice but to place her in an assisted living home. Even though I didn't live far from the facility, it was hard to get information from staff. A few staff members were there for years, and I feel fortunate that they took really good care of my mother. I don't think this same experience happens for a lot of people.
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