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http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/45827...d=22100410&qs=1 Spanking Illegal In Massachusetts? Proposed Bill Would Outlaw Corporal Punishment For Children POSTED: 6:58 am EDT June 8, 2005 UPDATED: 8:32 am EDT June 8, 2005 BOSTON -- Should parents be allowed to spank their children? Massachusetts lawmakers will be debating that question following the filing of a bill that would ban corporal punishment in the commonwealth. NewsCenter 5's Kelly Tuthill reported that state Rep. James Marzilli, Jr., of Arlington, Mass., is one of the sponsors of the bill, which prohibits everything from spanking to "hot saucing," which involves putting undiluted Tabasco sauce in a child's mouth. In April, a Plymouth, Mass., father landed on the front page of local papers and behind bars after he used a belt to spank his son Josh, 12. "He forgot his book. I went upstairs, I got my belt. I came downstairs. I gave him three swats on the rear end, with his pants on, like any concerned parent would do, and scared him, of course, you know. Hopefully I got the point across," Charles Enloe said. But now, lawmakers are considering making "the willfull infliction of physical pain on children under 18," illegal. The measure would prohibit corporal punishment including whipping, spanking and pinching. Also forbidden would be washing a child's mouth out with soap and administering electric shocks. The bill comes two weeks after Brookline, Mass., Town Meeting passed a non-binding resolution encouraging parents not to spank. The Supreme Judicial Court addressed the issue after a Woburn, Mass., minister used a belt to spank his 9-year-old son. In 1999, he was cleared when the SJC ruled that parents have a right to spank their children if it does not cause substantial risk of injury. The bill appears to be unprecedented. Supporters said it's all about preventing abuse, not prosecuting parents.

QUOTE(mreye @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 02:19 PM) You know what's sad? Everything that's being suggested here is common sense! Come on, people. Shut up before I poke you...

QUOTE(nvxplorer @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:53 PM) If you read KW's words, you will see how the thought of trading for Feliz is laughable. How about this part: "...you run the danger as a general manager of stepping in maybe where you don't belong." Why in the hell would Kenny trade for Feliz? Seriously? He's started all of six games at 3B this year. You don't break up a successful infield, guys that play with each oter every day, to get someone who's hitting .272/.309. Crede's OBP is .300. They both have 8 HR. The Giants' starting 3B is hitting .313/.381. So, you're suggesting the Giants swap Feliz for Crede, and bench Alfonzo? Yes, that's laughable. Maybe you think KW will trade an OF for Feliz. Who? Everett? More laughs. I think you've made your point on how you feel about this... is it really necessary to crap on others who choose to entertain the idea..?

In all seriousness.. I've found that when I see something that pisses me off (and that's not really the right phrase... moreso shocks the hell out of me) here It's way better to shoot an email or a PM to a few here that I talk to on a more personal basis. I don't know if you guys (as in males) do that.. but it's a good outlet.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:50 PM) Sometimes I wonder if it wasn't for problems would she email at all? Ouch, ouch, ouch....

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:47 PM) I do it all of the time. Especially when I am upset. When I'm ticked off I can't get to my email fast enough... LOL.. you know that for sure.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:46 PM) I've done that myself, 56789. Ditto.. at least 100 times.

QUOTE(nvxplorer @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:38 PM) I'm wondering whether the thread at WSI is in fact a rumor, or just something started by a Crede/Konerko hater. The thread was started by something said on XM Radio...

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:34 PM) What's even sadder is our long-time posters and more quality ones choosing to ignore the site because of the decline. 3 specifically come to mind.. 3 great guys. Luckily I still talk to them off the board.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:27 PM) It's not just players, either. You don't have to tell me.. I'm well aware. And it's sad.

QUOTE(knightni @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) Like they never curse. Of course they do.. although I'm sure they don't go around calling Neal a "effing piece of s***" when he gives up a run. Or call Rooney an "effing homosexual" beause they don't like the way he calls a game.. Just a couple examples.. but back then there were plenty. And it's effected them returning.

I know this isn't going to be popular with Nuke, but I know he won't take it as an offense.. but IMO the "eat s*** b****es" bulls*** is regoshdamndiculous. It's sound stupid and it looks childish when a visitor sees it (as I've been told). About 8 months ago we had several players lurking and they were totally turned off by some of the lauguage here.. it got better for a while.. but now it's back. The telling of people to eff off for no apparent reason.. it's just plain stupid.. and makes the site look stupid. Hate WSI all you want (for those of you that do) but their (as you haters call it) Nazi style of moderation sure does do wonders for the amount of trolls they ban and the lack of bs posted there.. As always.. JMO

QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 01:07 PM) The nonsense over there is even more ridiculous than the nonsense over here. Yeah, that low. It was reported on XM.. so its not WSI making things up.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 12:19 PM) No, i'm not implying i'm a baseball god... Umping, I'm sure, doesn't hurt when explaining the rules..

QUOTE(Hideaway Lights @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 12:08 PM) Let's see, two regulars slinging s*** at a newbie without admonishment from the mods, despite the posted rules yeah, this has gotta be soxtalk. If you're talking about me I'd like to know where I slung s*** at you...?? IMO it's stupid to predict losses.. and that's all I said. I suppose I could have called you a stupid idiot like I've seen a lot around here lately.. but I didn't. And sorry if you feel you're being picked on but from what I hear (from the weekends which I can't attest to because I am rarely here Sat & Sun) there's been a lot of this crap lately.. Advice.. if you have an issue with a poster take it up with that poster. A public outcry doesn't do much.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 11:56 AM) The U.S. public will realize how much valuable time has been wasted on this case, will riot, and will destroy the entire city of Santa Monica in a bloodthirsty quest for revenge. None will survive. The event will be edited out of history texts, and by act of Congress, the existence of a person named "Michael Jackson" will be expunged from history. All evidence that he ever existed will disappear. America will then enter a new golden age of enlightenment and learning, where we lead the world to a peaceful, happy future. Thousands of years down the road, historians will discover the great "Michael Jackson purge" in documents buried in archives under the U.S. Capitol building, and will credit this purge with leading to a thousand years of peace and prosperity amongst all men and nations.

I hope you were sure to ask him Addison't question about the current economic crisis in the Philippines.... Seriously.. thanks Cerb.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 11:35 AM) That's wierd, because the way he was moving his arm looked like he was trying to loosen up his shoulder. Agree.. looked more like the shoulder blade area..

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 11:00 AM) Evidently a bunch of the jurors have graduations to attend. As they should.

They are only in for 2 and a half hours today so I doubt there will be a verdict. So unless they have really made progress with the reviews I doubt there will be one this week.

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QUOTE(Texsox @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 07:20 AM) Or *he* could be hung like his daddy Before y'all get pissy on me, I know y'all were thinking it And congrats again SS ROTFLMAO!!

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Jun 8, 2005 -> 05:21 PM) Have you been following the release of Homolka steff? Yep.. Extremely strange and unique situation there..

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jun 7, 2005 -> 07:25 PM) Steff, will you stay out of the damned clubhouse. It is much easier for the players to concentrate when you aren't in there trying to steal their towels. ;-) You know that's bs.. they love to get snapped in the ass with a towel.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 03:51 AM) I always pick the wrong damn weekends. Don't worry YAS.. you can not be here, hell.. you can have never even met me, and "someone" will say you're indulging.