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The Despicable Nadya Suleman and Ethics Estoppel

From the beginning, the only thing keeping Nadya Suleman from being unequivocally despicable has been the lingering suspicion that she was mentally ill. It might be more than a suspicion, to be fair: having octuplets by artificial insemination when one already has six young children and no viable means of support could be called “proof.” Now even that malady is a sufficient defense: the issue is settled, and she is despicable beyond redemption. Continue reading

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