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"Crack Babies"- article by NYTimes

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28th July 2009

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Ali -the Middle Eastern deli man


  • Is that a baby?
  • Yes.
  • God Bless.
  • Thank you.
  • I love babies. I have seven children.
  • WOW! That's amazing.
  • I need more.
  • You probably have grand kids coming soon?
  • Oh, Yes- I have one!
  • Congrats!
  • Is she *your* baby.
  • Yes.
  • Oh, yes- she looks like you.
  • No she doesn't.
  • You're right. Did you make this baby?
  • No, she's foster care.
  • [confused look]
  • [long explanation]
  • You will have to make one baby for yourself. A boy.
  • Ok, will do.
  • You will have lots of men who will make baby with you.
  • Ah, thanks that's so sweet.
  • If you need anything, I am here for you.
  • Thank you so much.
  • If you need baby, I will make baby for you. I need more babies.
  • Ok, so how much is this soda? I've got to go....
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