Posted on 02/27/2008 7:06:01 AM PST by Uncledave
BTW, you do realize that China and India both have more than 3 times the number of Americans. You better get to breeding again!
"And after 9/11, there is no longer any doubt that today America faces an existential threat to our security -- a threat as great as any we faced during the Civil War, the so-called "Good War", or the Cold War."
-Condi Rice, Oct. 1 2002
Contraception, by separating sex from its reproductive and unitive purposes, makes marital sex similar to self-abuse or homosexual liasons, hence my amused snark.
No, I don't agree that heterosexual sex, protected by contraception, is similar to "self-abuse" (oh, the horrors of masturbation!) or homosexual liaisons.
I'm a straight woman, and I definitely know the difference between masturbation, straight intercourse, and homosexual sex.
Do you really want to return to the days when kids were threatened with H3ll simply for playing with their own genitals? Do you really long for the days when grown-up people were threatened with fire and brimstone for daring to desire sex without the fear of pregnancy every time they had sex?
I'm not advocating that people never think of reproduction, and I'm not advocating the "hook-up" culture. But clearly there is more to sex (and its purposes) than just reproduction... otherwise humans wouldn't desire it.
Clearly, not every person who has had a kid every year is eager to continue having them that frequently until they expire of either reproduction (woman) or the effort to support all those mouths to feed (man).
Would you say the same thing about a couple who, using advanced medical knowledge and sophisticated medical equipment, schedule their marital relations so as to prevent conception with near certainty?
What about sexual activities between a husband and wife that do not culminate in intercourse? Would such activities be on par with homosexuality or self abuse?
With people like yourselves, I have to align myself and hope you DO have another child. We need more people in the future coming from families like yours! Of course I hope that you wouldn’t need to be away from your family long if at all! But go ahead and have #4. G-d bless!
I’m not so sure that Bailey supports limited government. But even those who do support limited government, should be worried about the decline in the birthrate and the aging of the population because of the implications that has for national security.
Reason never seemed too “libertarian” to me.
Awww. Thanks for posting those.
I had a black cat a few years back. Man, I miss that cat...
People are not having kids because by the time you have reached a point in today’s society where you are allowed to make enough money to support a family, you are almost too old to have kids.
After my first year teaching this year in a middle school, I am frankly scared to have kids.
It has been awful...kids throwing things at you, cussing at you etc. What happens? Several days ISS, but then they are back at it again.
I was going to have kids, but now my wife and I just aren’t quite sure if we want the hassle.
I have no problem with people who choose not to have children for any reason. Just like no one has to understand why I enjoy kids so much and how being a mom is and always was the most important thing to me. I would have liked to have 10 (that scared the hell out of some boyfriends, lol) but stopped at 4.
You made some excellent points in your post.
Well thanks, but by "the cat went back home," I meant that the cat WENT BACK HOME (to its owners).
She's still alive and well and cute and FAT. < |:)~
Thank you. I think I do understand why most people want to have kids. My sister is totally into motherhood and it brings immense joy into her life. The nieces and nephews are a lot of fun, and it's amazing to see them develop from babies into walking, talking little people with their own personalities.
But I know the job also comes with a lot of heartache, stress, and sacrifice. That's why I have a lot of respect for her and everyone else who makes an honest effort at raising children.
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