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13. Because instead of a tax, it would be a direct court order for a specific child.

Sat Sep 4, 2021, 11:22 PM

Sep 2021

That way, if the payments were not made, the enforcement of the order could be wage garnishments or even jail time for contempt.

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Mandatory Adoption Lottery. [View all] Scottie Mom Sep 2021 OP

Quote from Sister Chittister... alwaysinasnit Sep 2021 #1

Thank you. Scottie Mom Sep 2021 #3

Yeah weaponizing kids is not a great idea. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2021 #2

I would rethink that idea to some degree... 2naSalit Sep 2021 #4

They don't get the child, they pay child support to the state. Scottie Mom Sep 2021 #8

Okay. 2naSalit Sep 2021 #10

This is not a good idea. musette_sf Sep 2021 #6

The winners DO NOT GET THE CHILD! Sorry I was unclear. Scottie Mom Sep 2021 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author stillcool Sep 2021 #7

Wouldn't that be nice. fescuerescue Sep 2021 #11

Why make it a lottery - Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #12