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Should judges be able to sentence deadbeat dads to get vasectomies?

NEWPORT, Ky. (AP) - For some men showing up in court for being habitually behind in child support, their choice is jail or a vasectomy. Family Court Judge D. Michael 'Mickey' Foellger has given the option to a few men who had multiple children and were tens of thousands of dollars behind on their child support. Foellger said he considers it an effective way to get his message across - that having children is a responsibility. The option is made clear: Go to jail for 30 days, or have the vasectomy. The option applies to men who have had more than four children with at least three different women, and who owe more than $10,000 in court-ordered support...

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