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Old 06-02-2012, 01:55 PM
Morgenstern Morgenstern is offline
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Yeah, we wouldnt want those kind of kids to get away with that. Skipping school, working two jobs to support the family, and still being an honor student. I'm sure slacker kids everywhere are just looking for an excuse to get away with that sorta shit.
The ironic thing is that the idiot judge original fined her a hundred bucks. She's working to support her family, and he fines her.
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Old 06-18-2012, 03:11 AM
Canadian9215 Canadian9215 is offline
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I honestly can't believe this Judge, what a flipping ignorant idiot, this story is unbelievable. Why don't you get your head out of your ___ and see the real issue here. Maybe you should look into why this girl is having to support siblings instead of making her and example for "why not to miss school"! Something very wrong with this justice system the USA has here. Glad to hear that charges were dropped, now I hope you are dropped from the justice system altogether. Let's make an example of you, "when to get rid of a pathetic so called judge"! That girl should be honoured for her extreme efforts.....
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Old 06-18-2012, 08:55 AM
Really Not All That Bright Really Not All That Bright is offline
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Except that once you have a four year degree, your high school status never comes up.
Well that's fine, and all, but what if she doesn't get her degree? Supporting her siblings isn't going to be any easier in college. Maybe they'll be able to take care of themselves by then, but maybe they won't. According to the links, her brother is older than her.
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Apparently she has refused the money because "There's some other kid out there struggling more than me", she said.
Okay, I changed my mind. Throw the fucking book at her.
I laughed.

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