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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 245150" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>The media will always sniff out a good story, especially the British tabloids (sorry to any Brits, but we can blame an Aussie, Rupert Murdoch). The spin on the story is still one of, "kids, be careful or you'll end up like this." But it's a thinly disguised excuse for selling papers. That really baby face of the boy - attention-grabbing. The Sun is a rag.</p><p></p><p>But in our news on TV tonight (literally a few minutes ago), is the mention of the possibility tat the boy didn't really father the baby.</p><p></p><p>I haven't found anything online about doubts, but our news in the morning will have more info.</p><p></p><p>One bit of info - Britain has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in western Europe, so it IS a concern for British politicians. But the rate is still lower than the US and (I think) Canada. So it's possible (likely) that British politicians (note: that word isn't censored on this site when it's plural) are trying to get some polticial milege out of the issue.</p><p></p><p>I feel sorry for the boy, with his parents apparently fighting over who gets to sell his story to the highest bidder. Any money raised SHOULD go towards the upkeep of the baby, but how much really will get passed on?</p><p></p><p>Now THAT is disgusting, in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 245150, member: 1991"] The media will always sniff out a good story, especially the British tabloids (sorry to any Brits, but we can blame an Aussie, Rupert Murdoch). The spin on the story is still one of, "kids, be careful or you'll end up like this." But it's a thinly disguised excuse for selling papers. That really baby face of the boy - attention-grabbing. The Sun is a rag. But in our news on TV tonight (literally a few minutes ago), is the mention of the possibility tat the boy didn't really father the baby. I haven't found anything online about doubts, but our news in the morning will have more info. One bit of info - Britain has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in western Europe, so it IS a concern for British politicians. But the rate is still lower than the US and (I think) Canada. So it's possible (likely) that British politicians (note: that word isn't censored on this site when it's plural) are trying to get some polticial milege out of the issue. I feel sorry for the boy, with his parents apparently fighting over who gets to sell his story to the highest bidder. Any money raised SHOULD go towards the upkeep of the baby, but how much really will get passed on? Now THAT is disgusting, in my opinion. Marg [/QUOTE]
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