Bar owners in New York told they cannot deny service to pregnant women

[Whispering 18,865]

5 hours ago, Redstreak said:

It's certainly not them that'll be facing those consequences.

Children born with disabilities of special needs require much more time, attention and resources. These children as adults may not be able to live on their own, so parents will have to take care of them for the rest of their life and make sure they are provided for after they pass on. 

There are most definitely consequences that a mom could face, if she takes certain risks. 

[Redstreak 6,653]

34 minutes ago, Whispering said:

Children born with disabilities of special needs require much more time, attention and resources. These children as adults may not be able to live on their own, so parents will have to take care of them for the rest of their life and make sure they are provided for after they pass on. 

There are most definitely consequences that a mom could face, if she takes certain risks. 

You'll have to forgive me if I lack compassion for their parental trials if they're drinking while pregnant.

[Whispering 18,865]

8 minutes ago, Redstreak said:

You'll have to forgive me if I lack compassion for their parental trials if they're drinking while pregnant.

That wasn't the point of your original statement. Your original statement was that they wouldn't be facing consequences of their actions, and that isn't accurate. 

[FATCAT 60,888]

7 hours ago, Prince Bananas said:

But after all, it's the woman's decision  if they want to drink, they will have to confront the consequences 

It's not her consequences, though

 

[LUO YI 6,089]

8 minutes ago, FATCAT said:

It's not her consequences, though

 

I should correct my reply to be honest  meh

[Dr Rogoe 23]

6 hours ago, pink sushi said:

It's not like the only place someone can get alcohol is a bar though. If a pregnant woman wants to drink she can easily go to the store and buy some alcohol. 

Plus I don't see how they would be able to enforce this rule accurately. Not all pregnant women have obvious baby bumps. And obviously early in a pregnancy you wouldn't be able tell easily. Also, lots of overweight women have belly fat that looks like a baby bump, so I can easily see how this could offend some people. Imagine going to a bar and being denied service because the bartender thinks you are pregnant when you aren't.... 

Sure the ban wont prevent people from making stupid decisions but it sure will restrict the accessibility of alcohol.

And personally, in my perspective, I don't mind offending a few people if that mean potentially saving an unborn baby.