Octuplet Hypocracy

Lately on the news we've heard a lot about the unmarried, poor woman who had octuplets through invitro-fertilization. Lots of people have been casting their judgments on her throughout the media and talk-shows. It amazes me how many people can so quickly judge her for her choices, and talk about regulating her bad choices after-the-fact. Yes, what she did was not done in wisdom, but it is more a sign of the times showing what regulations need to happen with the "implant" industry, not individuals. In fact, she acted within the law, and the law actually permits her to raise all her many fatherless children under the impartial umbrella of the welfare system. People express their outrage at it, but it is part of the American freedom to make stupid legal choices.

Our taxes will pay for her to raise her kids, just like they pay for so many other smaller single parent families who are poor. She will be able to pay the hospital bills with Medicaid help, and the hospital will have to show no impartial bias against her just because her bill was so much more than most. Also, we have to remember that this is a democracy that we live in. Unfortunately, our government can't force wisdom on people, and in this event, everyone will have to live with the consequences that come from all the choices they have made: From passing welfare laws, that have to cover every case and not discriminate, to the this woman's choices to get impregnated by an industry that has no standards.

I am glad to know that she loves kids and wanted a big family. But the kids will miss not having a father, and their lives will forever be affected by it. But this comes down to parents' rights. She is the parent and she can raise her family the way she wants to because we live in a free country. It is upsetting to hear people condemn and write her off so quickly. Our country wants the freedom to sin and live with impunity and anonymity, but having so many kids - well, that's where they draw the line. Maybe before they cast that stone, a long hard look at some personal short-comings should happen.

People like to cast judgments. It makes them feel better about who they are.....hmmm....kind of like how bullies pick on the weak to show how powerful they are - and righteous. All are dust and have nothing to be proud of, but we do have a lot to thankful for. He who has been forgiven much, loves much. When we realize the awful truth that none of us deserves God's love or His forgiveness, but that it is given out of love, then we all should condemn others less and show more of the same kind of love and forgiveness that God has shown us.