Moments of Awareness

Common Errors in English

For the record, I feel that sites like those about which I posted on the 7th ( 'Legal child porn' under fire , Wired News: Girl Model Sites Crossing Line? ) while not technically illegal, cross the lines that necessitate making laws to regulate the behavior of those who ought to be responsible adults. (In other words, I find these sites at best irresponsible and at worst reprehensible.) Apparently the fact that I did not add this commentary at the time I posted them has created the impression that I am an advocate of child pornography amongst a certain group of folks seeking to have our newborn baby removed from our home and seeking to make this the reason DSS ought to take him. More on this story as I have the time and opportunity to post it. If you're one of the many people who are happy for us in our joyous occasion and eagerly awaiting news, or if you're one of the folks who's made inquiries as to how we feel in hindsight about our choices, please have pati

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