Volume 43, Issue 12. Today is
April 4, 2006
SOS:
What is your opinion if men will be able to opt out of paying for child support if the pregnancy is unwanted?



Veronica Little-Timmons, 42
Psychology

“If men can prove that they were tricked, then they shouldn’t have to pay. It would give men an easier way to weasel out.”

Phil Boyle, 72
Spanish

“Whether or not a dad pays child support, the fact is that there is going to be another single mom in the world.”

Jaron Fletcher, 21
Mathematics

“I think it’s disrespectful to the miracle of life. When you commit to certain activities, you should understand the responsibilities.”

Roya Moradi, 24
Health Management

“Women just shouldn’t have to carry the burden of raising a child alone both financially and emotionally.”

Sadie Guenther, 18
Undecided

“It would make sense in certain situations for men. I can empathize with both sides.”

Jassim Almutairi, 20
Business Management

“A guy should have the right to decide if he wants to be a dad or not. If it applies to women, the same standard should apply to men.”

Derek Stephens, 18
Undecided

“It’s going to effect the kid emotionally when they’re old enough to realize that their dad doesn’t want them.”

Katie Laughlin, 20
Anthopology
“This will make college kids think think twice if a man can cut off his rights because college students are so careless sometimes.”