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A forced marriage?

WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
edited August 2015 in A Moving Train
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/07/us/texas-judge-marriage-sentence/index.html

So is this a thing now in America? I know marriage is considered a punishment to some, but c'mon! Also ordered by judge to write a bible quote daily...

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  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    Have I somehow missed CNN becoming a parody site? Is this actually a link to The Onion in disguise?

    The mind boggles at the antics of some of the American judiciary.
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    edited August 2015
    I don't know which is odder - the get-married decree or the bible verse exercise (though I do get its specific message).
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

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  • PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    Nothing wrong with this judgement at all,
    In fact this is a well thought, sound decision and another progressive step in the right direction for the citizens of Texas.
    Nineteen is the perfect age to be married.
    Judiciary outcomes like these will continue to keep this state ahead of the world.
    Donald Trump need look no further for issues to speak about other than this case and use this as a shining example of what would make America great again.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    No way. This can't be legal. And why if the fuck would the judge punish the woman by saying a man who beats her has to marry her?? There is so much wrong here... is this even real??
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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    PJ_Soul said:

    No way. This can't be legal. And why if the fuck would the judge punish the woman by saying a man who beats her has to marry her?? There is so much wrong here... is this even real??

    I think he beat up her ex, not her. Unless I misread.
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    oftenreading said:

    Have I somehow missed CNN becoming a parody site? Is this actually a link to The Onion in disguise?

    The mind boggles at the antics of some of the American judiciary.

    CNN has become pretty awful, but it seems this is legit.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    God bless Texas!

    I grew up with a kid who took the year in county jail vs five years probation. I get it, but I probably wouldn't make that choice.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    oftenreading said:

    Have I somehow missed CNN becoming a parody site? Is this actually a link to The Onion in disguise?

    The mind boggles at the antics of some of the American judiciary.

    CNN has become pretty awful, but it seems this is legit.
    Well of this actually happened, it's legitimately newsworthy (and reporting non-newsworthy items is not something I think CNN does anyway).
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    edited August 2015
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    No way. This can't be legal. And why if the fuck would the judge punish the woman by saying a man who beats her has to marry her?? There is so much wrong here... is this even real??

    I think he beat up her ex, not her. Unless I misread.
    Ahhh. Well that does change things... but that is still fucked up and surely can't be upheld. Though the judge might have just been joking??
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,954
    hedonist said:

    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    image
    Lol. I had just woken up myself, and wasn't thinking clearly!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    God bless Texas!

    I grew up with a kid who took the year in county jail vs five years probation. I get it, but I probably wouldn't make that choice.
    Holy shit, a YEAR without freedom, by choice?
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    PJ_Soul said:

    hedonist said:

    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    image
    Lol. I had just woken up myself, and wasn't thinking clearly!
    Haha to both! :smiley:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    God bless Texas!

    I grew up with a kid who took the year in county jail vs five years probation. I get it, but I probably wouldn't make that choice.
    Well, yes, I should not be so harsh on Texas. I mean, after all, look at all the great music that came out of Texas- Ornette Coleman, Larry Coryell, Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn, Lightnin' Hopkins, Roky Erickson, Buddy Hollie, Janis Joplin, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Butthole Surfers, George Jones, The Dixie Chicks, Roy Orbison, and on and on! OK, God Bless Texas for that!

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  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    edited August 2015
    hedonist said:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    Yeah, my first thought was seeing the judge say, "OK son, now go write on the black board this Bible verse 25 times..." Dumb.

    And then the guy opts for 15 days jail and the judge says "Nope". What a pro.

    God bless Texas!

    I grew up with a kid who took the year in county jail vs five years probation. I get it, but I probably wouldn't make that choice.
    Holy shit, a YEAR without freedom, by choice?
    Yeah. Let's just say he wasn't looking to change his ways and his lifestyle would have been difficult with probation hanging around his neck. Did nine months with good behavior, but still...

    edit - if I had a choice between a year in jail and marriage, I'd struggle with it.
    Post edited by WhatYouTaughtMe on
  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Posts: 8,661
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Nothing wrong with this judgement at all,
    In fact this is a well thought, sound decision and another progressive step in the right direction for the citizens of Texas.
    Nineteen is the perfect age to be married.
    Judiciary outcomes like these will continue to keep this state ahead of the world.
    Donald Trump need look no further for issues to speak about other than this case and use this as a shining example of what would make America great again.

    You can't be serious.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,038
    Last-12-Exit said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Nothing wrong with this judgement at all,
    In fact this is a well thought, sound decision and another progressive step in the right direction for the citizens of Texas.
    Nineteen is the perfect age to be married.
    Judiciary outcomes like these will continue to keep this state ahead of the world.
    Donald Trump need look no further for issues to speak about other than this case and use this as a shining example of what would make America great again.

    You can't be serious.
    LOL! Not likely. :wink:

    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    Last-12-Exit said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Nothing wrong with this judgement at all,
    In fact this is a well thought, sound decision and another progressive step in the right direction for the citizens of Texas.
    Nineteen is the perfect age to be married.
    Judiciary outcomes like these will continue to keep this state ahead of the world.
    Donald Trump need look no further for issues to speak about other than this case and use this as a shining example of what would make America great again.

    You can't be serious.
    You're right.
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  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Posts: 8,661
    I guess my sarcasm radar is not working today.
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    If a judge ever asks you if your woman is worth it, the correct answer is hell no.
  • WhatYouTaughtMeWhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    OffSheGoes35 said:

    If a judge ever asks you if your woman is worth it, the correct answer is hell no.

    Bad experience? Haha
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    OffSheGoes35 said:

    If a judge ever asks you if your woman is worth it, the correct answer is hell no.

    Bad experience? Haha
    (smile) No, I just think marriage is hard enough without a court-appointed husband.

  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    I hope they don't end up awake at nights asking themselves,"if only there would've been a third option... like reciting bible verses in a shark tank or listening to Sandi Patty while being waterboarded."
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    OffSheGoes35 said:

    I hope they don't end up awake at nights asking themselves,"if only there would've been a third option... like reciting bible verses in a shark tank or listening to Sandi Patty while being waterboarded."

    The sharks have civil liberties, too. They don't deserve to be subject to biblical verses.
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Posts: 16,440
    edited August 2015
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    edit - if I had a choice between a year in jail and marriage, I'd struggle with it.

    One year sentence v. life sentence... easy choice.
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  • Asterisk on the StreetAsterisk on the Street Posts: 835
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/07/us/texas-judge-marriage-sentence/index.html

    So is this a thing now in America? I know marriage is considered a punishment to some, but c'mon! Also ordered by judge to write a bible quote daily...

    This judge is wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to begin. Ugh!

    If they divorce, does that violate his terms of probation and he has to serve his sentence?

  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    I am getting a kick out it !

    Godfather.
  • SmellymanSmellyman Posts: 4,524
    Godfather. said:

    I am getting a kick out it !

    Godfather.

    Why?
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    just cause a judge gave the option to marry does not make it legal and if those two are really marring because the judge said so......really ??? the whole story read like a 10 cent paper back novel.


    Godfather.
  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    Godfather. said:

    just cause a judge gave the option to marry does not make it legal and if those two are really marring because the judge said so......really ??? the whole story read like a 10 cent paper back novel.


    Godfather.

    Yeah agree. Didn't have a problem with bible verse either and you know how I feel on the subject.
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