07-08-2013, 04:48 PM
^ I don't know if the women prisoners in the OP were "coerced" or not.
"Influenced" and "coerced" are not the same.
Sounds like they all signed consent forms and it's not difficult to believe that at least some female convicts could be lying about their perceived lack of choice.
I guess whether it can be shown that the consent was under threat or duress is the question (on an individual level; not addressing the state's alleged breach). Interested in seeing what the investigation uncovers.
Duchess, since you support "forced" sterilization (reversible or not) for women, would you also support the same for men?
"Influenced" and "coerced" are not the same.
Sounds like they all signed consent forms and it's not difficult to believe that at least some female convicts could be lying about their perceived lack of choice.
I guess whether it can be shown that the consent was under threat or duress is the question (on an individual level; not addressing the state's alleged breach). Interested in seeing what the investigation uncovers.
Duchess, since you support "forced" sterilization (reversible or not) for women, would you also support the same for men?