[Publius]

On the matter of reincarnation, Buddhists believe that the soul is infused into the body at birth when the first breath is taken, not at conception. They also believe that there is stiff competition at the "womb door" for reincarnation billets. (Kind of like the high ranking military, both officer and NCO.)

[Rennes Templar]

I agree there’s competiton, especially with all the abortions.
I do think there’s a merit system based on previous attainment. Patton wouldn’t be born into a Bangladesh family.