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Originally Posted by Cowboy89
Then mention that as why and not the fact that there was two victims. I understand the spirit of the judgement, but Captain's issue was going after the underlying moral question legal or not of whether the child's interests should trump another 'innocent' party?
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No question IMO.
No doubt this man had to make many sacrifices - perhaps he has been unable to enjoy any luxuries or save for his retirement.
The cost to society on the other side of the coin is much worse - this family could have ended up on welfare without his support. The children could go without adequate health, medical and nutrition. The children would be far more likely to drop out of school, abuse substances, commit crimes, have illegitimate children of their own, etc.