• bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works
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    Why not build better lives for the existing billions rather than make more billions? This is what I don’t get. Kids born today are going to die in the water wars or of heat stroke. No thanks.

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      because capitalism demands infinite growth and the only way to actually achieve that growth is to have more humans

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        Who said anyone’s forcing them not to? If they want, go ahead. Its just going to be an awful life for that kid unless youre a billionaire.

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          There’s a lot to enjoy about life.

          It’s possible to talk about issues without punching down on other people and their choices.

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            Oh sure, I mean I never said people can’t do what they want. But more and more are choosing no kids. Either ways fine! I myself dont really believe in more people when we have hundreds of millions who are starving to death, thats just me. If we could all live in a utopia, sure utd be a great life. But we dont

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              It’s really negative to push that all children that exist today are doomed to suffer for their entire lives and it’s all their parents fault for creating them.

              Thanks for this comment. Everyone gets to choose what’s best for them and I prefer to respect that, especially for things like kids that aren’t really a choice people can undo, you know?

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                I am by nature a realist and negative, not that I’m depressed, I just see it how it is. Now can we change the world? Well, with most humans intellect today, I’m inclined to say no, we can’t. But we can hope at least.

                Right, I want people to have the choice and also be educated to know how their choices affect others.

                Maybe youre not in America so you have a more positive outlook than I!

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                    Oh for sure, I’m actually super lucky in that i live in a low cost of living area with a great job and most economical or environmental disasters rarely affect this part of the country because no one cares about it. I feel bad for many other Americans though who dont have this luxury.