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[Brooklyn, USA] A woman was forced to give birth in a Brooklyn criminal court on a courtroom bench while shackled and in full view of courtroom personnel. (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/childfree@lemmy.world
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"Why are more women choosing not to have kids?!"

Maybe because you rob them of their fucking dignity and identity when they do.

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And here's People magazine framing it like a happy joyful occasion

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[–] 23 points 2 months ago

While shackled?? Bruh

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    [–] 32 points 2 months ago (6 children)

    I mean, she could probably sue now for the trauma induced, probably overroll any jufgement this judge made because they shown ill manners in their court.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    Ah, so all is fine then.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago

    It's crazy. Like my worst memory is not even comparable to what that lady wrnt through. But i still remember it, and setimes it keeps me up, even 20 years later and it having no real consequence really at all.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    "I like pancakes"

    "so you hate waffles then???"

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    • [–] 7 points 2 months ago

    It’s probably interesting to them to watch the exact moment when republicans go from caring about the unborn baby to no longer believing they have a right to anything.

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