OT: Planned Parenthood sued for CS; failed abortion

[GrowUp!]

What is the name of your state? MA
A woman in Massachusettes is suing Planned Parenthood for child care/support because of a failed abortion. Thought I'd post the link to the story for y'all to check out.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/07/national/main2542138.shtml

 

[nextwife]

I don't understand the logic. If she didn't WANT the baby, why didn't she pursue making an adoption plan? Why didn't she make sure she and the daddy were both using birth control? Why didn't she let the father raise the baby, if he didn't want an adoption to occur?

 

[fairisfair]

well, let's assume that will never happen But, just curious, would they get visitation(oops I mean parenting time)?

 

[fairisfair]

I don't understand the logic. If she didn't WANT the baby, why didn't she pursue making an adoption plan? Why didn't she make sure she and the daddy were both using birth control? Why didn't she let the father raise the baby, if he didn't want an adoption to occur?

um, because she chose not to have the child??? Which is her legal right???

 

[nextwife]

well, let's assume that will never happen But, just curious, would they get visitation(oops I mean parenting time)?

Exactly. Sounds like she's pursuing PP INSTEAD of daddy for that very reason:

so she can keep the child,

get CS,

and not have to share raising the child.

 

[fairisfair]

Exactly. Sounds like she's pursuing PP INSTEAD of daddy for that very reason:

so she can keep the child,

get CS,

and not have to share raising the child.

Oh, you must have seen more than I did, I didn't see where she was suing them instead of dad. But then again, if she was suing him, well that would be her fault too, cause she decided to go ahead and have the baby right? oh wait, no she didn't. dang.

 

[nextwife]

um, because she chose not to have the child??? Which is her legal right???

And if the child were adopted, she STILL would not "have the child". And thus CS would be a non-issue.

I agree that she should have some recourse regarding the maLpractice.

But that is a different issue than the CS. CS is because she evidentally DOES want the child. The cost of raising the child is only an issue, not because it was born, but because she is keeping it.

My daughter's biomom has NO expenses for raising my child. I bear those expenses.

 

[fairisfair]

And if the child were adopted, she STILL would not "have the child". And thus CS would be a non-issue.

I agree that she should have some recourse regarding the maLpractice.

But that is a different issue than the CS. CS is because she evidentally DOES want the child. The cost of raising the child is only an issue, not because it was born, but because she is keeping it.

My daughter's biomom has NO expenss for raising my child.

We all know that you are a strong proponent for adoption, (and I can't say that I disagree with you), however, you don't get to choose for the rest of the world.

 

[nextwife]

We all know that you are a strong proponent for adoption, (and I can't say that I disagree with you), however, you don't get to choose for the rest of the world.

I'm NOT choosing for the rest of the world. I am responding to a post about a particular woman seeking financial support for a child she didn't want. There are more consequences than just the finances involved if a parent is raising a child they don't want- there are the emotional vibes that a kid can't help but pick up on!

ALL children should be wanted by the parent raising them, If mom wanted an ABORTION, she clearly didn't WANT the child!

 

[fairisfair]

I'm NOT choosing for the rest of the world. I am responding to a post about a particular woman seeking financial support for a child she didn't want. There are more consequences than just the finances involved if a parent is raising a child they don't want- there are the emotional vibes that a kid can't help but pick up on!

ALL children should be wanted by the parent raising them, If mom wanted an ABORTION, she clearly didn't WANT the child!

that is not necessarily true. She chose at the time of the abortion, not to carry the child to term, she chose at the time of birth not to give the child up for adoption, so quite obviously at that time, she wanted the child. At least one of my own children was not planned, that does not mean that child was not wanted. . . . . after the shock wore off In a perfect world, all children would be wanted, by BOTH parents, all the time, regardless of circumstance, but this isn't a perfect world. I just wonder why, since Dad would be the one held responsible for child support, he wouldn't be the one with the right to sue in this case. OH .... something else for us all to fight about. That grow up, he is just one big ole troublemaker

 

[nextwife]

that is not necessarily true. She chose at the time of the abortion, not to carry the child to term, she chose at the time of birth not to give the child up for adoption, so quite obviously at that time, she wanted the child. At least one of my own children was not planned, that does not mean that child was not wanted. . . . . after the shock wore off In a perfect world, all children would be wanted, by BOTH parents, all the time, regardless of circumstance, but this isn't a perfect world. I just wonder why, since Dad would be the one held responsible for child support, he wouldn't be the one with the right to sue in this case. OH .... something else for us all to fight about. That grow up, he is just one big ole troublemaker

So if mom DOES now want the child, that is her right - and, if so, she should be responsible for her share of the cost of raising the child she wants to raise. NOT Planned Parenthood.

Either she wants the child or she doesn't and if she does, fine, then her share of the cost should be borne by her. Sounds like she's trying to have it both ways- she wants the child, but not any of the financial responsibility.

 

[fairisfair]

So if mom DOES now want the child, that is her right - and, if so, she should be responsible for her share of the cost of raising the child she wants to raise. NOT Planned Parenthood.

Either she wants the child or she doesn't and if she does, fine, then her share of the cost should be borne by her. Sounds like she's trying to have it both ways- she wants the child, but not any of the financial responsibility.

in no case do I think that planned parenthood should (or will) be held responsible for child support. Medical expenses for the child birth maybe, based on the premise that there was something wrong with the procedure, but that is as far as it should go.

 

[nextwife]

Well, THAT was my point.

If mom doesn't want the child - she should not be raising the child and has options.

If she DOES want the child, then raising it shouldn't be Planned Parenthood's responsibility.

Yes. they may have some responsibility for medical malpractice, but NOT child support.

Therefore, I don't see the logic of mom's approach of trying to put the CS responsibility on Planned Parenthood, botched abortion or not.

 

[fairisfair]

Well, THAT was my point.

If mom doesn't want the child - she should not be raising the child and has options.

If she DOES want the child, then raising it shouldn't be Planned Parenthood's responsibility.

Yes. they may have some responsibility for medical malpractice, but NOT child support.

Therefore, I don't see the logic of mom's approach of trying to put the CS responsibility on Planned Parenthood, botched abortion or not.

I guess anything is worth a try. and maybe she can remember where the planned parenthood office was, but not necessarily who dad might be???

 

[Just Blue]

Grow up beat me to the punch! I was just about to post a link to the story myself...

This woman is an idiot....