18 Jun 10
Originally posted by zeeblebotSo your suggestion for poisoning a baby with alcohol is what exactly? We're not talking about rubbing a little something on a teething baby's gums; this is putting a quantity of wine in a baby bottle. I wonder what the sentence for negligent homicide in Georgia is, since that was very nearly the case.
take care not to commit crimes in Georgia.
babysitter gets 8 years in prison for giving wine to a baby, to get him to sleep.
and it was red wine!
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/23931852/detail.html?cxntlid=cmg_cntnt_rss
18 Jun 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraYou don't usually hear the pro-life movement propose anything like this -- even though it's the sort of thing they should be strongly in favor of.
Eight years is a little harsh for an act which appears to stem mostly from ignorance and lack of education than malicious intent. Nevertheless, it's about time we start punishing people who smoke or drink during their pregnancy, as well.
18 Jun 10
Originally posted by pawnhandlerThen we can very nearly give her that sentence.
So your suggestion for poisoning a baby with alcohol is what exactly? We're not talking about rubbing a little something on a teething baby's gums; this is putting a quantity of wine in a baby bottle. I wonder what the sentence for negligent homicide in Georgia is, since that was very nearly the case.