That depends on what the local(state) law defines as child abuse. In some
states, she would be prosecuted.

I liked David's point about a "pregnant" chad not being a vote.

Bobby

Karen K. Perlow wrote:

> In a message dated 11/29/2000 8:00:12 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
> writes:
>
> <<  since a pregnant woman's baby is not a child?
>
>  what is it, a piglet?
>   >>
> I heard a story the other day that applies here..A friend's ex wife is
> pregnant & is an alcoholic.She got drunk on Thanksgiving.He & his kids were
> told that the police & Child Protective Services couldn't do anything to her
> because until the baby is born it's not considered a child....
>
> Karen