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Okay, it's rare that any of the stupid-as-can-be 'funny' things my Mom forwards me actually bring any real amusement, but I admit this struck a nerve:
"COURT RULING, Chicago, IL, May 22, 2006 (AP) It was reported today that a seven year old boy was at the center of a Chicago courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that
domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took
the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have
custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare
officials, the judge granted custody to the Chicago Cubs, who the boy
firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone."
Anyone else out there feel the jab? Ouch.
"COURT RULING, Chicago, IL, May 22, 2006 (AP) It was reported today that a seven year old boy was at the center of a Chicago courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that
domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took
the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have
custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare
officials, the judge granted custody to the Chicago Cubs, who the boy
firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone."
Anyone else out there feel the jab? Ouch.