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01 Oct 09
01 Oct 09
I find many people believe that people have the inalienable rights to both be fed and to reproduce. I think this is in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Man or whatever it's called.
To my mind this is a recipe for disaster. I know that sounds cold to some, but I can't imagine how this could work. This combination removes all natural barriers to reproduction like having to work to feed your kids. I can only see this combination, if implemented, leading to an ever growing underclass of people who live in poverty.
What do you all think?
01 Oct 09
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungLink please. For a meaningful discussion we need the text.
I find many people believe that people have the inalienable rights to both be fed and to reproduce. I think this is in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Man or whatever it's called.
To my mind this is a recipe for disaster. I know that sounds cold to some, but I can't imagine how this could work. This combination removes all natural barriers t ...[text shortened]... leading to an ever growing underclass of people who live in poverty.
What do you all think?
For example, by "right to reproduce", I understand it to be that nobody can stop you if you (and your partner, obviously) decide to have children.
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by PalynkaUniversal Declaration of Human Rights
Link please. For a meaningful discussion we need the text.
For example, by "right to reproduce", I understand it to be that nobody can stop you if you (and your partner, obviously) decide to have children.
Article 16
1. Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family.
Article 25
1. Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
02 Oct 09
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungWell I wouldn't vote for any politicians who proposed to curb my right to have children. Would you?
I find many people believe that people have the inalienable rights to both be fed and to reproduce. I think this is in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Man or whatever it's called.
02 Oct 09
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungWhat can I say, move to China. 😛
I find many people believe that people have the inalienable rights to both be fed and to reproduce. I think this is in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Man or whatever it's called.
To my mind this is a recipe for disaster. I know that sounds cold to some, but I can't imagine how this could work. This combination removes all natural barriers t ...[text shortened]... leading to an ever growing underclass of people who live in poverty.
What do you all think?
This move towards statism baffles the heck out of me. It's like screaming, "I'm a chiken, pluck me!!"
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by whodey"This move toward statism"? What are you talking about? Why would I go to China? The United States does not recognize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What can I say, move to China. 😛
This move towards statism baffles the heck out of me. It's like screaming, "I'm a chiken, pluck me!!"
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungThe move toward statism in that the state sticks its nose in your own private affairs and tries to micromanage your life, such as your reproductive tendencies. As for China, for years they would only allow one child per family. This type of micromanagment seems to appeal to you so that is why I suggested you move there.
"This move toward statism"? What are you talking about? Why would I go to China? The United States does not recognize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI endorse this effort to set an agenda or terms of reference for a successful and just society. But most countries just ignore it, so it's all moot really.
Article 25 - Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by whodeyWhodey I would like very much to just lay in a hammock and have hot chicks feed me grapes all day. Any suggestions to what country would facilitate that best for me?
The move toward statism in that the state sticks its nose in your own private affairs and tries to micromanage your life, such as your reproductive tendencies. As for China, for years they would only allow one child per family. This type of micromanagment seems to appeal to you so that is why I suggested you move there.
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by joe beyserDon't forget to impregnate them. The kids have a right to eat, someone will take care of it. That's why they have government agencies. You can spend your money on meth.
Whodey I would like very much to just lay in a hammock and have hot chicks feed me grapes all day. Any suggestions to what country would facilitate that best for me?
02 Oct 09
Originally posted by joe beyserConvert to Islam and die killing some infedels and you will receive this in the next life. Outside of that, I have no idea.
Whodey I would like very much to just lay in a hammock and have hot chicks feed me grapes all day. Any suggestions to what country would facilitate that best for me?