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Father abandons 9 kids under safe-haven law (Ages 1-17)
MSNBC ^ | September 25, 2008

Posted on 09/25/2008 11:14:33 AM PDT by Pinkbell

OMAHA, Neb. - Nine children were left at a hospital by their father late Wednesday under the state's new safe haven law, a move officials say illustrates the problems many feared when the rule went into effect.

The father, who was not identified, left the children aged 1 to 17 at Creighton University Medical Center's emergency room.

The law, which went into effect in July, allows caregivers to abandon children at any state-licensed hospital without fear of prosecution. It was initially intended to protect infants — like similar laws in other states — but was amended to include children and teenagers.

At least four children between the ages of 11 and 15 have been abandoned in Nebraska by parents since the law took effect.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: Nebraska
KEYWORDS: cpswatch; dad
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That's horrible! What a low life! Where is the mother or where are the mothers of these children?

Imagine how the kids old enough to understand felt! Their dad decided he didn't want them anymore and dropped them all off at the hospital.

1 posted on 09/25/2008 11:14:34 AM PDT by Pinkbell
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To: Pinkbell

Yes, but much better than killing them.


2 posted on 09/25/2008 11:16:30 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Ann Archy

ditto


3 posted on 09/25/2008 11:17:05 AM PDT by mpackard (Read my Lip-Stick)
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For sure it’s better than killing them, but still damnz that’s harsh. I can not imagine how you live with yourself after bailing on all your kids like that. It would eat me alive.


4 posted on 09/25/2008 11:18:16 AM PDT by catbertz
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To: Pinkbell

This sounds like a great way for a non-custodial parent to avoid child support. Just drop your kid off at the emergency room after your weekend visitation.(sarcasm tag implied)


5 posted on 09/25/2008 11:18:42 AM PDT by j. earl carter
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To: Pinkbell

I agree it’s terrible, but if there’s no Mom, and Dad is some addict, they’re better off without. I expect we’ll find out more about the circumstances pretty soon. Prayers for all the kids.


6 posted on 09/25/2008 11:18:46 AM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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I’m sure the older kids were either glad to be out of his custody or understand they could live a better life on the taxpayers dollar this way.


7 posted on 09/25/2008 11:19:11 AM PDT by Teflonic
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Sounds like "It Takes a Village" Legislation through the back door.

"Progressives" are nothing if not resourceful and innovative...

8 posted on 09/25/2008 11:20:28 AM PDT by Publius6961 (Change is not a plan; Hope is not a strategy.)
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Oh how utterly horrible. I cannot fathom the sting of betrayal so deep. I can only pray earnestly that their hearts will be touched by the Divine Healer.


9 posted on 09/25/2008 11:20:49 AM PDT by Obadiah (I remember when the climate never changed, then Bush stole the election.)
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To: Pinkbell

Had a client who was 1 of 10+ children in a Midwest state. When he was 16 his mother unexpectly died. They did not see their father again after the funeral. Older kids raised the younger ones. Never heard from their father - who knows - may have committed suicide.


10 posted on 09/25/2008 11:22:22 AM PDT by Kay
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To: Pinkbell

They should have offered him a free castration. Using dull hedge clippers.


11 posted on 09/25/2008 11:22:33 AM PDT by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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Does this law relieve a parent of all responsibilities?

Could this be used as a ploy by a parent who doesn’t want to pay child support?


12 posted on 09/25/2008 11:23:14 AM PDT by MaryFromMichigan
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I can not imagine how you live with yourself after bailing on all your kids like that. It would eat me alive.

I'm guessing that you don't have seven kids, with the certain knowledge that the our misguided laws will force the rest of us to raise them...

13 posted on 09/25/2008 11:24:07 AM PDT by Publius6961 (Change is not a plan; Hope is not a strategy.)
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To: j. earl carter

The law allows you to avoid abuse and neglect charges. It does not release you from financial support.

You’d quickly find yourself still paying suport, but with NO visitation rights.

I expect the motivation is to fast track their kids into the system while they disappear into the maelstrom of their drug/alcohol problems. This might even advantage you legally should you later attempt to regain custody after rehab because you voluntarily surrendered your children rather than had them taken from you.


14 posted on 09/25/2008 11:25:17 AM PDT by Valpal1 (OW! My head just exploded!)
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Nine kids? He's addicted to something.
15 posted on 09/25/2008 11:27:03 AM PDT by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP! It's gonna be a BIG one.)
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maybe the father wasnt able to care for the children. maybe he is suffering greatly. pray for him and the children


16 posted on 09/25/2008 11:29:00 AM PDT by Smedley (It's a sad day for American capitalism when a man can't fly a midget on a kite over Central Park)
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To: Pinkbell

Is there an age limit on this? Does 29 qualify?


17 posted on 09/25/2008 11:29:27 AM PDT by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP! It's gonna be a BIG one.)
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To: Obadiah
"Oh how utterly horrible. I cannot fathom the sting of betrayal so deep."

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The 12 year old boy followed his mother's instruction and continued to sit on the side of the road in the hot Florida sun. He sat there for three days

I heard this guy speak about a dozen years ago. It was heart rending:

18 posted on 09/25/2008 11:32:06 AM PDT by Manic_Episode (Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps...)
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I second that! Although I am not sure I would have offered being a woman of action. ;-) God bless, guide, and protect these children.

Being the youngest of a very large family I especially identify.

19 posted on 09/25/2008 11:32:15 AM PDT by GOP Poet
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To: Pinkbell

I am not going to sit here and condemn this man without knowing any of the reasons he made this move.

We do not know the circumstances of this and the fact is leaving them at an emergency room, which the law allows for, is much better then leaving then to fend for themselves or what so many mothers and fathers have done, killed their children.

Yes, it could be that he’s the worst person in the world, or he could be facing circumstances that he could not keep his kids. I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt, leaving them at a hospital assures they will be taken care of.


20 posted on 09/25/2008 11:34:03 AM PDT by Brytani (Abortion does not make you a real woman - it makes you a murderer)
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