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ORIGINAL: SoftBonds

Where are the men who knocked up a certifiably insane woman? I mean, sure, you can claim it takes two to tango all you like, but that is when both parties are legally competent. Three times she has gotten pregnant. Those men should be ashamed of themselves...
I mean, what is the difference between sex with a woman who isn't sane and sex with a woman who is passed out drunk or otherwise unable to make a choice about sex?

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Schizophrenia (/ˌskɪtsɵˈfrɛniə/ or /ˌskɪtsɵˈfriːniə/) is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by poor emotional responsiveness.[1] It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social or occupational dysfunction. The onset of symptoms typically occurs in young adulthood, with a global lifetime prevalence of about 0.3–0.7%.[2] Diagnosis is based on observed behavior and the patient's reported experiences.

Genetics, early environment, neurobiology, and psychological and social processes appear to be important contributory factors; some recreational and prescription drugs appear to cause or worsen symptoms. Current research is focused on the role of neurobiology, although no single isolated organic cause has been found. The many possible combinations of symptoms have triggered debate about whether the diagnosis represents a single disorder or a number of discrete syndromes. Despite the etymology of the term from the Greek roots skhizein (σχίζειν, "to split") and phrēn, phren- (φρήν, φρεν-; "mind"), schizophrenia does not imply a "split mind" and it is not the same as dissociative identity disorder—also known as "multiple personality disorder" or "split personality"—a condition with which it is often confused in public perception.[3]

The mainstay of treatment is antipsychotic medication, which primarily suppresses dopamine (and sometimes serotonin) receptor activity. Psychotherapy and vocational and social rehabilitation are also important in treatment. In more serious cases—where there is risk to self and others—involuntary hospitalization may be necessary, although hospital stays are now shorter and less frequent than they once were.[4]

The disorder is thought mainly to affect cognition, but it also usually contributes to chronic problems with behavior and emotion. People with schizophrenia are likely to have additional (comorbid) conditions, including major depression and anxiety disorders; the lifetime occurrence of substance abuse is almost 50%.[5] Social problems, such as long-term unemployment, poverty and homelessness, are common. The average life expectancy of people with the disorder is 12 to 15 years less than those without, the result of increased physical health problems and a higher suicide rate (about 5%).[2]

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Bill Weld appointee...

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ORIGINAL: Rule

My first question is: Why is she schizophrenic?

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Bill Weld appointee...

I read an article that had her as a Dukakis appointee, which was the basis of the article's anti Dem slant. If you have a source for her being a Weld appointee, I'll helpfully point that out to them. I took a quick look, but could not find either way.

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I took a quick look, but could not find either way.

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The judge was in a "lose-lose" situation. If she had not ruled as she did, and the schizophrenic woman had delivered the child and then neglected or abused the baby due to her schizophrenia, the judge would have been held responsibile in the Court of Public Opinion.