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US judge changes baby's name from Messiah to Martin

7 points by morphics 13y ago

rb2k_ 13y ago
That's normal in other parts of the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_name#Forenames http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_name#Forenames > In Germany, the chosen name must be approved by the local Standesamt (civil registry office or Office of Vital Statistics). The name must indicate the gender of the child and not negatively affect the well being of the child. Last names or the names of objects and products are not acceptable. For example, "Matti" was rejected for a boy's name because it did not indicate gender.[3][4] However, these types of names are permissible if combined with a second name which clears up the gender, for example: "Matti Oliver" or "Matti Julia". The decision of the Standesamt may be appealed after submitting of a fee. The Standesamt refers to a book that translates to "the international manual of first names".
- Sonicmouse 13y ago
  But we supposedly live in "The Land Of The Free" It's none of this judges damn business what these folks do with their child's name; that is, unless they name the child a not-safe-for-TV word... And even then it's iffy.
  - rb2k_ 13y ago
    For us, the state has to do this because this is Article 1, paragraph 1 of our "constitution": "Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority." If somebody calls you "Yogurt", that will make it hard to live a life in dignity :)
    - Sonicmouse 13y ago
      Unless you are a fan of "Shining Force" for the Sega Genesis
      - rb2k_ 13y ago
        HA! :D http://shining.wikia.com/wiki/Jogurt http://shining.wikia.com/wiki/Jogurt
Roblovesbox 13y ago
This is a clear example of the judge over stepping her bounds. The first statement, that the name could gave a negative impact on the child, makes some sense. The second statement does not and really doesn't have a place in the court room. Just because this judge believes Jesus is the only messiah and only he should be called that doesn't mean she has the right to change it. What's next will every person named Jesus have to have their name changed to Jose? Will every person named Mohammed have to have their name changed?
prastowo 13y ago
In Indonesia, parents may choose names whatever they like, practically without any restriction, for their newborn children.

7 points by morphics 13y ago

rb2k_ 13y ago

That's normal in other parts of the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_name#Forenames http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_name#Forenames > In Germany, the chosen name must be approved by the local Standesamt (civil registry office or Office of Vital Statistics). The name must indicate the gender of the child and not negatively affect the well being of the child. Last names or the names of objects and products are not acceptable. For example, "Matti" was rejected for a boy's name because it did not indicate gender.[3][4] However, these types of names are permissible if combined with a second name which clears up the gender, for example: "Matti Oliver" or "Matti Julia". The decision of the Standesamt may be appealed after submitting of a fee. The Standesamt refers to a book that translates to "the international manual of first names".

Sonicmouse 13y ago
But we supposedly live in "The Land Of The Free" It's none of this judges damn business what these folks do with their child's name; that is, unless they name the child a not-safe-for-TV word... And even then it's iffy.
- rb2k_ 13y ago
  For us, the state has to do this because this is Article 1, paragraph 1 of our "constitution": "Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority." If somebody calls you "Yogurt", that will make it hard to live a life in dignity :)
  - Sonicmouse 13y ago
    Unless you are a fan of "Shining Force" for the Sega Genesis
    - rb2k_ 13y ago
      HA! :D http://shining.wikia.com/wiki/Jogurt http://shining.wikia.com/wiki/Jogurt

Roblovesbox 13y ago

This is a clear example of the judge over stepping her bounds. The first statement, that the name could gave a negative impact on the child, makes some sense. The second statement does not and really doesn't have a place in the court room. Just because this judge believes Jesus is the only messiah and only he should be called that doesn't mean she has the right to change it. What's next will every person named Jesus have to have their name changed to Jose? Will every person named Mohammed have to have their name changed?

prastowo 13y ago

In Indonesia, parents may choose names whatever they like, practically without any restriction, for their newborn children.