The Messiah has come! Umm, never mind...

[single317dad]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97B02920130812?feedType=RSS&irpc=986

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97B02920130812?feedType=RSS&irpc=986

 

[AnonUserName]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Tennessee

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97B02920130812?feedType=RSS&irpc=986

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97B02920130812?feedType=RSS&irpc=986

I'm curious as to the outcome of this on appeal.

 

[Antigone*]

I'm curious as to the outcome of this on appeal.

Someone needs to give the judge "Tony DiNozzo" slap on the head.

Just my two cents (clink) (clink).

 

[quincy]

I heard this story, too, and wonder as to its truth.

My doubt arises from a story created by inventive souls in 2008 and which, at the time, was reported by some as true. A Detroit judge was said to have issued a ruling about who, and who cannot, name a baby.

The original story, accessible through this Urban Legends link, is pure satire. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/a/baby_names.htm.

 

[Antigone*]

I heard this story, too, and wonder as to its truth.

My doubt arises from a story created by inventive souls in 2008 and which, at the time, was reported by some as true. A Detroit judge was said to have issued a ruling about who, and who cannot, name a baby.

The original story, accessible through this Urban Legends link, is pure satire. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/a/baby_names.htm.

At the end of the day, if a celeb can name their baby Apple, then why can't a "normal" person name their kid Messiah.

As for me, I'm sticking with Emily (she is one of my winning lottery tickets )

 

[La-a]

I'm the personification of people naming their child/ren whatever they want.

 

[Isis1]

I'm the personification of people naming their child/ren whatever they want.

this is probably the most funniest day this week. i can't stop laughing.

 

[proud_parent]

I heard this story, too, and wonder as to its truth.

My doubt arises from a story created by inventive souls in 2008 and which, at the time, was reported by some as true. A Detroit judge was said to have issued a ruling about who, and who cannot, name a baby.

The original story, accessible through this Urban Legends link, is pure satire. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/a/baby_names.htm.

If the currently trending story is meant to be satirical, the author chose to target an actual judge. A check of the tncourts.gov website reveals a listing for Lu Ann Ballew, Child Support Magistrate, District 4, Jefferson County. Alas, no telephone number. I wonder if the webmaster was forced to take it down.

 

[single317dad]

I heard this story, too, and wonder as to its truth.

My doubt arises from a story created by inventive souls in 2008 and which, at the time, was reported by some as true. A Detroit judge was said to have issued a ruling about who, and who cannot, name a baby.

The original story, accessible through this Urban Legends link, is pure satire. http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/a/baby_names.htm.

I wouldn't be entirely shocked if this story turns out to be fake. I generally try to stick to reputable sources, and double-check for accuracy, but every news agency can get it wrong sometimes.

That said, I've spent some time in TN and my feelings default to "true" on this one.

 

[Ohiogal]

CNN Carried the story on their webpage as did my local paper.

 

[disneykid52]

I'm just wondering how a judge even got involved? Did the hospital start the ball rolling?

 

[AnonUserName]

I'm just wondering how a judge even got involved? Did the hospital start the ball rolling?

From what I understand, the parents were in court over the last name. Once the judge got involved with the last name, he ordered the first name be changed.

 

[TheGeekess]

From what I understand, the parents were in court over the last name. Once the judge got involved with the last name, he ordered the first name be changed.

The case was about Child Support originally.

 

[Silverplum]

From what I understand, the parents were in court over the last name. Once the judge got involved with the last name, he ordered the first name be changed.

She ordered.

The parents were in court to mediate the child's last name. Once one brings oneself to the attention of the Court, anything might happen. This judge decided the first name was offensive and ordered it changed. The change incorporates Mom's last name as the child's new first name, and Dad's last name as the child's new last name.

Wonder what would've happened if the child were named Allah? (Ponder quietly. Do not discuss. Oh, please, do not discuss.)

Another topic for discussion: How does this case relate to not just the "forced renaming," but also the removal of the children from their American N.azi parents, who had named them Hitler & Eva Braun?

 

[quincy]

. . . . Wonder what would've happened if the child were named Allah? Discuss. . . .

Must we?

If we must, I suggest any discussion include a side-discussion on "how to remove a judge from office," not just in Tennessee but in ALL states.