Would You Donate to Octomom?

September 24, 2009 by admin
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While some iVillagers are mystified about how the stimulus package recently signed by President Obama will work, the US auto industry is looking for more assistance as the economic outlook continues to be bleak. But GM and Chrysler will have a little competition in the bailout department because there’s someone else who’s also seeking a little help to get by: none other than Nadya “Octomom” Suleman. The now-infamous mom of 14 (including the octuplets born January 26) is ready to accept donations from the public on her website. It’s no surprise that the story of the octuplets, the circumstances of their conception, Suleman’s existing number of children, her uncanny resemblance to Angelina Jolie and a multitude of other angles to this story have caused an uproar across our community, but the question of who is paying for all of this has tipped some over the edge into disbelief and outrage. iVillagers from the Debt Support Group (where we may see Suleman posting someday soon…) weigh in on whether or not they would donate to the Octomom fund:

“Never in a million years! I feel awful for those children of hers because there is no way that a single parent can provide the love, support, psychological/physiological needs that those children need. I’m sorry to say, the taxpayers of California where she lives will have to pick up the bill like they probably have started to already, seeing the cost of having those kids is in the millions.”  — lulu1231

“The only dollar I will contribute will be towards removing that woman’s uterus. Of course, I do worry about those 14 children. I believe it will just be a matter of time before some of the children are removed from her care. I also worry about her being ‘rewarded’ for her deplorable choices. There are already offers to build her and her brood a suitable home, a full supply of diapers, breast milk, etc. Eventually, the novelty will wear off, and she will be facing a grim reality.” — mckeekitty

“As a California and Federal Government taxpayer I would rather her community rally together and ante up than burden the taxpayer with paying the tab for her litter. The fact remains she isn’t going to be able to pay her bills and will rely on local, State and Federal Government, plus corporate America and her local community.” — cg108

“I have a different take on this. Although I think she has issues and is not capable of caring properly for her 14 children, I still think that it is in the children’s best interest that they get the money they need to be taken care of. Is it their fault that their mother is a lunatic? Are we going to begrudge her innocent children the money and opportunity they desperately need because we are all outraged by the mother?” — abigailnh2

“No, she does not need our help, the poor babies need our help. The best way to help the children is to get them out of the care of a mother who is not only crazy, but clearly does not have the resources to take care of *14* children under the age of 6. They should be adopted by some of the loving families that are longing for children, and thus get the love and attention they deserve rather than being little cash machines for their psycho mother. There is no way the taxpayers should have to pay to keep this kids in such a dysfunctional home.” — marzydoats

 

Finally, addieandclairesmom offers some insight from a more local perspective:

“I work at the university Nadya attends … the university’s daycare is subsidized by student fees. Not the state or federal government. It will be her fellow students that would foot the bill for that.”

So it doesn’t look like many iVillagers are ready to pitch in with their Paypal accounts to help the Suleman brood. Where do you stand on this controversy? Is this an outrage or is it overblown and no one’s business? Chime in with your thoughts here and if you really can’t get enough Octomom coverage, check out these related features: She’s a $uper Freak and Slideshow: The Cost of Being Nadya Suleman

 

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