The news of a Chicago-area mom who was arrested for leaving her sleeping 2-year old in the car while she stepped just a few yards away has sparked much debate between those who feel police over-reacted or blame the mom for putting her child in danger.

Treffly Coyne goes to court today to face misdemeanor child endangerment charges, which could land her in jail for up to a year.

On our message boards, moms seem to support Coyne...after all, most of us likely have stepped away from our cars with our kids in it.

What do you think - should this mom have acted more responsibly or are the police blowing this way out of proportion? 

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