I understand that, and in most cases I agree with the law requiring 14%. But not in this case. By any reasonable standard, this guy isn't going to be forced to pay just support for his son, but to make his son rich. That's what I have a problem with.

Based on the legal aspect, it's absolutely a reasonable figure. I just happen to disagree with the law in this particular case. The law is in place to protect kids from living in abject squalor because they don't recieve enough support. Support isn't an issue with this kid. My gripe isn't that the guy is obligated to…

Also, what's this 'extra,' you speak of?

If that's the law, that's the law and he needs to abide by it. Fair enough. And in general terms I understand why the law is in place; the child certainly needs to be taken care of and of course nobody wants to see a child live in squalor, barely squeaking by on a minimum of child-related expenses. And I'm sure it's…

I never said he shouldn't pay. In fact, I've stated explicitly about 5 times throughout this post that he should pay to support the child. I'm saying that it's ludicrous and disingenuous to suggest that the kid can't be taken care of for a hell of a lot less than 46k. Let's be clear: this isn't about supporting the…

I understand that, and I really don't blame her for trying to get that money for her son. But if he refuses to pay that much, and it sounds like he will, then I don't doubt for a second it will end up in court. At that point everything I've been talking about comes into play.

I understand why she's doing it as well, and I don't really blame her for trying to get the money for her son. I guess it's just the amounts we're talking about make it seem crass and mercenary. I see 46k a month in "child support", which is fucking ludicrous because no child requires anything close to that, and I…

But that's how life works. Even if all circumstances are equal with the children: same parents who are still married, both were planned pregnancies, etc - it's entirely possible that you don't provide for them completely equally. One kid gets a car on their 16th birthday, the other gets a computer (a la Ferris…

I have no idea what you're referring to.

As I've stated multiple times, I think he's responsible for the well being of the child and should support him. But he can support him for a hell of a lot less than 46k a month. 46k a month provides that kid with a vast amount of privilege, and I think it should be the guy's decision on whether to enable that or not.…

I'm not familiar with the situation. Is he currently married to Hayek? If their daughter was born in wedlock, and his son with Evangelista was born out of wedlock, I don't know that he should be required to give them the exact same amount of cash. He should take care of his son, absolutely, but let's be honest: he can…

I wasn't aware of a federal regulation stipulating 14% as the required amount. Not saying you're wrong, it's not something I've really researched so I have no idea. If that is the law than I suppose he's on the hook for it; I just don't understand what a child would possibly require that would cost 46k a month. But I…

I absolutely think he should pay to support the child, but I'm not sure I agree that he should pay in line with his financial resources. There is no reasonable circumstance that would require anywhere near that amount of money to support a child. We're talking a half million a year JUST for child support. What could…

I agree with you. It just muddies the waters.

I don't know that I ever cried, but for some reason the Opera scene in FF III (VI, whatever) always got to me a little bit.

Ach! Why did you have to remind me of Gremio! He was so loyal!

Yep, 2K purchased the property after the fact. I think there was also talk of somebody resurrecting the golf title Links as well, but it never materialized. Which is too bad, because Links had a storied history dating back years on the PC, and the Xbox version wasn't a terrible game of golf.

You're thinking of NBA Inside Drive, which was developed in-house by Microsoft as part of their Xbox sports package. They had an NFL and NHL game too, which both sucked, and also a snowboard, golf and tennis game. Inside Drive actually wasn't bad, but went the way of the dodo when Microsoft canned their sports…

Ha!

I am here to say I am sorry with my heart in my hands