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Originally Posted by jillio
... I agree that it is morally wrong to name a father that you know for certain is not the father of the child as a deceptive act. But we can't legislate morality.
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It's against the law to knowingly make false statements ("lie") on official documents, i.e., birth certificates. So, it's morally
and legally wrong to falsify a birth certificate.
As time goes by, that certificate is going to be even more valuable in society, due to secure identification requirements. People need valid birth certificates to get Social Security numbers, drivers' licenses, and passports. Moms need valid birth certificates to get child support from the fathers.