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Re:The Government Thinks This Couple Isn't Smart Enough to B... by legostormtroopr on Friday July 21, 2017 @08:02PM (#14824633)
The source article from "The Oregonian" paints a much bleaker assessment of the parents abilities.

"According to child welfare records provided by the couple, Ziegler "has been sleeping with the baby on the floor and almost rolled over on him. There were also reports that Eric is easily frustrated and often forgets to feed his dog.""

Its sad, but the question we need to ask is, does the government have an obligation to provide the best opportunity for the child? If so, given that the mothers mother is dead and her father is quite old, and that both parent suffer difficulties, maybe this is the least worst option for the child and the parents.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2...

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Re:The Government Thinks This Couple Isn't Smart Enough to B... by krapp on Friday July 21, 2017 @09:07PM (#14824874)
>Its sad, but the question we need to ask is, does the government have an obligation to provide the best opportunity for the child?

I don't think so. The government has the obligation to preserve the general welfare and public order - providing opportunities for any particular child is entirely the obligation of their parents and community.

Unless there's an actual law being broken - and as far as I know, being mentally incapacitated is no crime, and according to the article, there were no signs of abuse - then the government shouldn't get involved.

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Re:The Government Thinks This Couple Isn't Smart Enough to B... by drewrv on Friday July 21, 2017 @09:14PM (#14824894)
"Reason" always does this. They cherry pick and exaggerate like crazy.
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