Steely Dan Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 http://edition.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/16/ke...pt=T2&imw=Y Drunk, high dad leaves baby in oven overnight, police say By Jason Kessler, CNN March 17, 2010 -- Updated 0158 GMT (0958 HKT) At least the guy realizes he needs help; Emergency crews responding to the scene transported the infant to a local hospital, where he was found to be unharmed. The incident was reported to authorities by a psychiatric facility that Long turned to when he learned what he had done, officials said. "He actually called a mental health crisis line immediately thereafter and told them that he had done this. And they contacted us," Hayden said. Hopefully this is the wake up call he needs.
dib Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 cut them off. He shouldnt be allowed to reproduce again.
KD in CA Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Oh, well, as long as he recognizes his problem, there's nothing to be concerned about.
IDBillzFan Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 A cook smoking a joint at the restaurant where he works? Then going home to drink some whiskey? Gee, I've never heard of that happening before.
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 It's not like he turned the oven on. Anyone can make a mistake. I notice he didn't baste, either. And no vegetables?
BB27 Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 It has always amazed me that you need to fill out tons of paperwork and pass a decent reference check to get a pet, but any idiot can have kids whenever they want. Just seems odd.
Chef Jim Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Ok I'm going to post this for the bazillionth time. People should go through a financial and psychological test before their allowed to have children. Oh I forgot, having children is a right.
Chef Jim Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 A cook smoking a joint at the restaurant where he works? Then going home to drink some whiskey? Gee, I've never heard of that happening before.
WellDressed Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 That was a better decision than putting the thing in the freezer.
Chef Jim Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 That was a better decision than putting the thing in the freezer. Unless of course the baby couldn't wait until Christmas.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Ok I'm going to post this for the bazillionth time. People should go through a financial and psychological test before their allowed to have children. Oh I forgot, having children is a right. What sort of legislation would you pass to prevent unworthy parents from having children? I don't disagree with your sentiment, but talk about a messy issue.
Chef Jim Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 What sort of legislation would you pass to prevent unworthy parents from having children? I don't disagree with your sentiment, but talk about a messy issue. It's a fantasy dude. Every American is sterilzed at birth and can only have it reversed if they pass a financial and psychological test. Yeah, I'm a fascist pig.
BB27 Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 What sort of legislation would you pass to prevent unworthy parents from having children? I don't disagree with your sentiment, but talk about a messy issue. I know, I know, I know. I guess I'm just making a point. Believe me I want less government involvement in just about everything, but I routinely have to go out and end up seeing kids that have nothing (I mean absolutely nothing) and are sitting around in dirty diapers because crack head mom or drunk dad can't/won't change them or even love them. It really breaks my heart (I finish every day by going home and playing with my son and watching him laugh!). I couldn't tell you how many times I went back to a crackhead house to ask if I could give the kids some toys and drop off a package of diapers. Again, I was just making a point about how some of the kids are f--ked for life. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox.
IDBillzFan Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Ok I'm going to post this for the bazillionth time. People should go through a financial and psychological test before their allowed to have children. Oh I forgot, having children is a right. "You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any butt-reaming asssshole be a father."
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 I know, I know, I know. I guess I'm just making a point. Believe me I want less government involvement in just about everything, but I routinely have to go out and end up seeing kids that have nothing (I mean absolutely nothing) and are sitting around in dirty diapers because crack head mom or drunk dad can't/won't change them or even love them. It really breaks my heart (I finish every day by going home and playing with my son and watching him laugh!). I couldn't tell you how many times I went back to a crackhead house to ask if I could give the kids some toys and drop off a package of diapers. Again, I was just making a point about how some of the kids are f--ked for life. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox. Please stay on the soapbox...unlike most soapboxes, it's a worthy one to stand on. And these poor children you mention...most (not all) will comprise the next generation of negligent crackhead parents. Viscious cycle. But what can be done?
Chef Jim Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Please stay on the soapbox...unlike most soapboxes, it's a worthy one to stand on. And these poor children you mention...most (not all) will comprise the next generation of negligent crackhead parents. Viscious cycle. But what can be done? Turn off the spigot. It would be amazing how quickly some people would figure it out.
BB27 Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Turn off the spigot. It would be amazing how quickly some people would figure it out. Yeah, but not giving them welfare/Social Security benefits isn't going to stop them from breeding.
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