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This is exceptionally cruel, and condemns kids (many of whom are US citizens) to a lifetime of poverty. A similar measure in California passed a generation ago, was struck down by the courts, and helped usher in an era where the Republican party in the state is permanently in the minority.
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilinkEnglish9•2 months agoChildren aren’t people to conservatives, just levers to manipulate their parents.
minus-squareRiskablelinkfedilinkEnglish5•2 months agoNo, no. To conservatives children are also a labor force.
Children aren’t people to conservatives, just levers to manipulate their parents.
No, no. To conservatives children are also a labor force.