That's kind of the point about using a hypothetical. It's supposed to remove the fact situation from the real life situation. I'm curious why I have to explain that to you.
Because this isn't about hypotheticals. This is about a living, breathing human being (as oppposed to the family pet who has more protections)! I'm curious as to have to explain that to you! As I said, Michael has a live-in girlfriend and two children by her. That is not "typical" and you cannot use that in your "hypothetical" argument!