Kangaroo Feathers
Yea, it is written in the Book of Cyril...
According to whom?
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A Modest Proposal: Permission to be a Parent
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Skwim
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They are elected. (Please go to the top of the thread and go through the first few pages. )
Audie
Veteran Member
I feel so sad for neglected and abused kids.
Kangaroo Feathers
Yea, it is written in the Book of Cyril...
So you think the people who elected Trump are going to elect people who set good criteria for who gets to be a parent? I think your idea carries some worrying implications you haven't fully considered. ..
Skwim
Veteran Member
The law.
Article FF
Section 7
Clause c. "Anyone convicted of removing or disarming a contraceptive device, or attempting to do so, will automatically be disqualified as a parent."
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Skwim
Veteran Member
Well, neither is the right to breathe air in the Constitution, but some things you just have to take as a given.
Yeah, I know. At least, one would think that our government is living up to its responsibilities to the people. But then it becomes a matter of politics and...well, you know how that goes.
Too invasive, although there is a core of a good idea in there.
Skwim
Veteran Member
You mentioned passing "constitutional muster," as if would be a Constitutional issue.
Yeah, it is pretty radical. Actually, very radical, and is wholly impractical both in concept and execution. But wouldn't it be nice if only competent and healthy people were having children.
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Sure. And the way to arrive there is not by forcing people. That way lies (more) lack of personal responsibility.Yeah, it is pretty radical. Actually, very radical, and is wholly impractical both in concept and execution. But wouldn't it be nice if only competent and healthy people were having children.
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It probably still would be. Either way, it would definitely be something. Any politician even hinting at such a thing would be tarred, feathered, and hung out to dry after the media outcry.
Regiomontanus
Ματαιοδοξία ματαιοδοξιών! Όλα είναι ματαιοδοξία.
Hello.
I take it you disagree? If the the Third Reich endured, a policy along these lines (aligned with their ideology) seems like a natural development.
Peace.
Well, the organization running your test could, if unchecked, be allowed to create a test that, say, weeded out ideological opponents. Maybe if some evangelical Christians get control of the bureau they can make it so that atheists are not allowed to reproduce.
So, you got a system of checks and balances in mind to prevent something like that??
Audie
Veteran Member
Look up Godwin's Law
Skwim
Veteran Member
Hey, I just thought up this sucker yesterday. Let me at least first convene my checks and balances committee.
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Orbit
I'm a planet
My parents were inept and neglectful, but I turned out just fine. You never know what you are evidently considering to be "inferior" people can produce.
Why girls? Why not men, it's less invasive that way.
Skwim
Veteran Member
Never said a thing about being inferior, just, for whatever reason, unable. That you beat the odds and turned out just fine, is great, but I firmly believe your in a small minority.
How do you know?
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Orbit
I'm a planet
Because the female anatomy is such that a tubal ligation is a bigger deal than a vasectomy.