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I lost all sympathy when she had two children while awaiting a trial that would almost certainly end in a lengthy prison sentence. Of course she used that fact
by bko 3y ago
I lost all sympathy when she had two children while awaiting a trial that would almost certainly end in a lengthy prison sentence. Of course she used that fact to reduce her sentence. Considering that she's also pretty old (39 now), she likely went to fertility treatment to get pregnant. I don't understand how a woman could willfully have children knowing she won't be around to raise them and try to use them for leverage. Really sociopathic behavior
- elcritch 3y agoSeems terrible, but maybe that ole biological clock was kicking in and she figured she'd not get a chance in prison? Though she'd seem type to try and to something sociopathic too.
- renewiltord 3y agoIt sounds pretty natural, actually. Wanting to have children is probably one of the most overwhelming natural directives we face. It was her last shot at it because she might well be menopausal when she comes out, depending on how much she actually serves.
- ryanklee 3y ago[flagged]
- renewiltord 3y agoIt's not sociopathic to want children and to take your only shot at them. If you think you could perhaps get out in 5 years, you've missed some early years but your children will grow to love you. If you'd waited you'd be childless since that is a risky pregnancy at 44. In her place, I would do the same, and I"m not a sociopath by any means.
- ryanklee 3y ago[flagged]
- listenallyall 3y agoIt's Federal prison, they don't offer parole. She will serve at least 85% of her sentence.
- sizzle 3y agoWow didn’t know this thanks for sharing
- dfadsadsf 3y agoIt was a choice between having kids or not having them at all. At her age, delaying was not an option. People have kids in all kinds of terrible situations and hers is not that bad. She has supportive families on both her and her husband sides so I am sure kids will be fine. She can read books to them on the phone, there are visits, etc.
- ryanklee 3y agoNot having kids was an option. People decide not to have kids. She shouldn't have had them. Biology is not a justification.
- paulddraper 3y agoI won't say you're wrong. But be very careful about dictating the allowable requirements for having progeny. Historically speaking, it's a tricky area.
- clnq 3y agoAlso, the question of who should have kids and under what circumstances has been a matter of debate for centuries. There are so many strong, different opinions that whatever one says will probably insult someone else. I do not believe there can be consensus on this topic.
- ryanklee 3y agoI didn't say it was a requirement. I said it's morally bereft.
- stcroixx 3y agoFew C level types do the job of raising their children because that would interfere with work. Nannies, au pair, etc.