Okay, that girl is my fucking hero. I only wish I'd had that much gumption when I was her age.

DCF attorney Jeffrey Gillen said he was concerned L.G. was more likely to suffer "detrimental effects" if she underwent an abortion because she had psychiatric or behavioral problems in the past.

So she should be entrusted with a child instead? What the fuck is this guy smoking?

*coughcough*AngelaYates*hackcoughwheeze*

Yup, but her lord and master she and her husband forbid it decided against it.

Fucker. I hope he fries like an egg.

*twitch* *twitch*

Urge to kill... rising...

Interesting that the judge points out their lapse in care during the month she got pregnant. 13 year old missing and they think their duty starts and ends with calling the police.

Culture of fetus worship, you know.

The fact that a 13-year-old is in a situation to even have to make this decision is appaling, especially since, as a ward of the state, she was already known to be an at-risk teenager.

However.

She gets all kinds of respect from me for knowing that she's in no position to raise a child and being willing to stand up for herself in what must be a nerve-wracking situation. If the quotes in that article are accurate, then she is clearly mature and articulate far beyond what would be expected of an average 13-year-old. Ironically, she's probably better equipped than most teenage moms to raise a child, if only because she realizes what an extraordinary challenge it would be and isn't just looking forward to having a cute little baby to dress up and show off.