I have an IQ of 140, I'd consider 150 genius.
I have a friend who is over 150 on the Mensa test, got an ATAR below 40... Did great in computer subjects, did well in maths considering he didn't study, and took English and Religion as jokes. Literally made jokes and teased the markers for being...
Bonus points to some institutions are a joke.
A girl in my year DECIDED to play state hockey, she didn't have to...
She was also from a financially 'tough' background, yet had the money to participate in sport without an issue, seemingly...
She got an ATAR around 50, but got into UWS for...
No, I don't remember the specific name but it was for personal financial disadvantage, evidenced by youth allowance, and I had to have my principal sign off on it.
Mind you, I also got SO1A.
And another for the death of a close family member.
I just find it odd how they throw bonus points around...
The system is all a tad strange...
For example I was considered for EAS bonus points due to financial disadvantage, yet all of my scholarship applications were thrown out the window.
Well, the taxpayer shouldn't be burdened with the child. If she were say, 8 months pregnant it'd be a different issue altogether I think, but it is in that grey area right now between lifeless and having life.
If the family wants the child, they could go into debt to save its life... They could...
If the parents/husband pay for the medical bills I wouldn't have a problem... Texas doesn't have state tax either, so maybe the whole of America should just vote on it, lol.
But then again, a lot of Americans are Christians, so they could place there completely unsound beliefs on the matter...