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Woman arrested for attempted murder for failed abortion

Here’s some more No Shortage of Crazy:

Q. If a woman desires (and is permitted by law) to terminate her pregnancy, under what circumstances is she not allowed to?

A. In a culture which says that abortions are permitted by law when the mother does not desire the child, doesn’t it then seem contradictory to state that the mother cannot induce a termination of her own accord?

In most States in the US and increasingly in the UK and in Australia, abortions can be solicited for any reason, even if the pregnancy is desired by the father – the mother’s decision vetoes that of her husband’s/partner’s.

Recently, an Iowanian woman was arrested for attempt of murder… Continue reading ...

School orders psychological assessment for 8yo who drew a crucifix in class

angry-teacher-pointingHere’s one for the No Shortage of Crazy basket: an 8 year old boy who, on having been instructed to draw something that reminded him of Christmas, drew a picture of a crucifix with a stick figure of Jesus. On showing the picture to his teacher he was sent to see the Principle who in turn sent him home with his parents, not to return until the boy’s mental health could be assessed.

Apparently, the drawing – shown below – was deemed ‘violent’, or portrayed ‘violent’ tendencies.

The report from Breitbart.com says the boy was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation before being allowed to return to school:

The boy was cleared to return to school on… Continue reading ...