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Woman on craigslist is selling her son?

Is this legal? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/kid/1461842930.html Hello, This is very hard for me and I do not even know where to begin. I am 22 years old pregnant with a boy I am 5 months and 1 week along the father turned out to be something completely different then what I thought he was we were engaged and living together the whole works engagement got called off we are no longer together and now he will not do anything for this baby after its born, nor has he done anything for it so far during this pregnancy, In fact we do not even speak to one another right now. Please do not judge me but I am in no position right now to take care of this child in many ways mostly financially and instead of getting an abortion like so many in my life have suggested I refused because I could never kill another human being. Abortion is murder in my eyes and even though I can't take care of this child and need to give it up at least I would be allowing my child to live by giving it to a family that can take care of it and provide. I am looking for a wonderful family I can give my child to that either can not have children of their own or just flat out wants to adopt. Please be a family that is financially well off, Believes in God, and is loving and caring. The only thing I could ask is for a little $$ for giving my child to your family people may look down upon this but there are so many woman that carry other people's child in them and get paid for it I know in this situation I would not be carrying (YOUR) child but the $$ given to me would help with some of the bills that I will need to pay off from going to the doctors that my insurance didn't cover such as prescriptions I've needed and some regular bills example, Electric, phone & rent. For a small amount of $ that will really help me, You get a beautiful little boy that can bring the love, and joy you've wanted in your life. I am very willing to cooperate if you make decisions such as you would not like me to be around at all, or to not have any contact I will be ok with that It would be hard for me as I am not a heartless person I do have a conscience and would think about the baby a lot however I would respect your wish if that is what you wanted. This is a real situation for a mother that feels their is no other options and is really stuck in a rut. Please only contact me if you are SERIOUS about adopting a little boy and meet my very reasonable (small requirements.) Thank you GOD BLESS (Please do not emailing me letting me know about adoption agencies I appreciate the concern and help however I am well aware of the adoption agencies and there is no $ payout to me only to my medical bills in which I already have insurance. This would strictly be a agreement made privately through me and the family if they want to hire their own lawyer to cover the legal ends better then that's fine but this is not being done through an adoption agency.) My Info 22 years old 5'3 125 weight (Before pregnancy) Brown Hair Brown eyes White/Caucasian Female 50% Italian & 50% french No health problems, Has always been healthy. Dad's Info 20 years old 5'10 180 weight Brown hair Blue eyes White/Caucasian Male Has a lot of italian mixed with I think some german? No health problems, Has always been healthy. * Location: Federal way * it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1461842930

Public Comments

1. I sure hope so because I paid her $300.00.
2. How can you put a price on that?
3. clearly a joke haha, ive seen people selling jars of toenails on there
4. If it's done in the right way, yes. People can pay for other women to have their pregnancies so I don't really see the difference here. However since it's an ad on Craigslist I wouldn't think that would be the case and therefore probably not legal (you might want to get on reporting that just in case). More than likely it's just a joke though or a scam.
5. who cares
6. yes it is illegal. she has to go through an adoption agency and can't recieve money for it. this is unbelievable!
7. This is most definitley illegal. You need to report this to the cops asap!
8. selling your son on craiglist is not legal.why dont you just get child support from the state they can help you with the kid and help you pay bills and other things.
9. I think that it's legal if you have lawyers and all the proper paperwork as this is the only thing adoption agencies do - they just have their own lawyers and they are familiar with the process so it might be quicker. The thing that is crazy is that she is asking for money. From what I understand, if you go through an adoption agency you don't purchase the kid - you just cover legal expenses and fees. That's pretty ridiculous. It is her asking for money that makes it seem like she could care less about her son - like if she had him she would give him away for a cup of coffee. Pretty sad actually...
10. It is illegal. It is a violation of the 13th Amendment and several laws to sell a human being.
11. If she's serious, then this is illegal. You are not allowed to sell a human being. She would need to go through an adoption agency.