Quote by June Jordan

The courts cannot garnish a father's salary, nor freeze his account, nor seize his property on behalf of his children, in our society. Apparently this is because a kid is not a car or a couch or a boat.

The courts cannot garnish a father's salary, nor freeze his

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This quote highlights the distinct treatment of children in our legal system. Unlike material possessions such as cars, couches, or boats that can be subject to court actions like a salary garnishment, bank account freeze, or property seizure, children are not treated in the same manner. It suggests that the legal system does not view children as mere possessions, acknowledging their unique and more complex nature as vulnerable beings who require different forms of protection and care.

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