Citizen Ruth
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$ 15,000 might sound like
a lot of money,

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but there are more important
things to consider.

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Like what?
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Come on, Ruth.
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Do you think you're ready
to have a child?

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Hey, I have four other kids,
and I didn't make a cent.

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Besides, they said they got
people to adopt.

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And can you stay off
drugs and alcohol

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for the next 7 or 8 months?
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Don't forget. You're facing
very serious charges.

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You may be forced to spend
your entire pregnancy in jail.

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Maybe longer.
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I can give up drugs if I want.
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God damn it!
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How come every time
I want to do something

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somebody tries to keep me
from doing it?!

:16:42
Why can't I ever do
what I want?!

:16:46
Somebody's shouting.
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Wa-a-a-nt!
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It's okay.
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How can I turn down
so much money?

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...Shh.
...I can't.

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All my life
I never had a chance.

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If I had money,
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my life would be different.
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I would have been
such a good mother.

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I have nothing to live for.
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That's not true.
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And, Ruth, don't forget.
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If you reject
the "Baby Savers"' offer,

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you'll send a strong message
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that a woman's choice
can't be bought.

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Send a message?
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What?
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What did I say?
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You want me to send
a message?

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No. No.
Wait a minute, Ruth.

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Hold on! Ho-o-o-ld on!
Hold on, lady!

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You don't want me
to change my mind

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'cause it's real important
to you!

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But what about me?!
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I don't got anything!
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You all got everything!
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What are you gonna do
for me, huh?!

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Are you gonna give me
$ 15,000?!


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