A forced marriage?

WhatYouTaughtMe
WhatYouTaughtMe 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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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    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.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • hedonist
    hedonist 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).
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,675
    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.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 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_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,772
    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??
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe 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.
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe 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.
  • hedonist
    hedonist 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.

    image
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe 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_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,772
    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_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,772
    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
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,772
    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
  • hedonist
    hedonist 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?
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,675
    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!

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe 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-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC 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.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,675
    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:

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    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.
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I guess my sarcasm radar is not working today.
  • OffSheGoes35
    OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,517
    If a judge ever asks you if your woman is worth it, the correct answer is hell no.

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