People should have a license to have children
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People should have a license to have children
In today's society, being a parent is not something to take lightly. The future of America rests in large part on the role that the parents play in their children's lives. Just as getting married (which does require a license)should carry with it a lot of serious thought and questioning, so should having a child. Too often, people have children for all the wrong reasons: their parents are begging for grandchildren, their biological clocks and the continuation of their name determines the decision; their religion does not allow for birth control and, perhaps most often, their hormones got the better of them and they were not protected. I have just scratched the surface of all the wrong reasons.
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People should have a license to have children
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thneto says:
A licence is going a bit far BUT it's absurd that everyone invests so much time preparing for the few hours of childbirth. Kids would be better off if we dedicated as much energy to the really important training: a lifetime of being parents.
Posted February 11, 2012
EasyTransmission says:
I am extremely perplexed that an attempt to change or simple adjust a sliver of the current 'stupid' set of class requirements demanded as a rock solid step by step... failing...(but no one looks at that) set of procedures... isn't the definition of insane = doing the exact same thing and expecting a different result... Case in point: EDUCATION!!! The ONE most advantageous skill an individual has the potential of being assisted with its development (if exposure is strategic and early)...However, taking out some of the science as it relates to the physical body and replace content with interpersonal exercises... am I speaking and therefore relaying an undiscovered set of symbols???? To the extent of being prepared (and High-Five for the next to empty, mundane mechanics) who said home economics that teach cooking, cleaning and housekeeping equates into a abilities worthy of molding the next generation????? WOW... but it gets better: Now this class in High School assigns a doll to both girls and boys for a period of about two months... this doll cries, wets, needs to be fed all of this without schedule... - Ah... NOW our 14 and 15 year old girls and boys completely equip to produce everything necessary to mold and create leaders for the future.... are we all absolutely crazy?!?! Again I ask, WHY don't we do something as simple as supplement a class with some sort of 'real life' experiences ... we don't even have to call it communication ... but think.... wouldn't it be a beautiful thing to equip the upcoming leaders with the ability to relay thoughts with an array of symbols... learn what is appropriate and how to change what is not.... practice skills that don't point to blame but find the better way to handle the experience the next time it comes up with a plan that makes everyone winners....Please, Please tell me if I'm crazy or does this sound REALLY REALLY simple....is anyone out there in agreement? How do we get this implemented?... I have no fear going against the grain... what about you?
Posted February 08, 2012
Chandelier says:
Everyone that seems to disagree appears to be covering up their tracks on what the topic is all about.
Posted February 02, 2012
Jake L. P. says:
absolutely. why not. there are too many bad parents out there that are having kids and raising them badly.
Posted January 05, 2012
EmmaLouiseB says:
I totally agree. I am in a horrible situation or should I say my daughter is and she deserves better. I won't go into too much detail but from my own experiences I think that child development classes should be compulsory in all schools and that we should have to prove that we are worthy of being parents before we are blessed with it.
Posted December 18, 2011
Kitten2cat says:
You are completely right! I've been saying this for months. There should be a "baby license", and without it you wouldn't be aloud to have a baby. Too many kids are neglected by their parents. I speak from experience. My parents were horrible! So horrible that I'm afraid of having kids and raising them like my parents raised my siblings and me. I know that I can be different from my parents, but kids learn from their parents. I'm afraid that their bad parenting has been wired into my brain. I know many other kids whose parents didn't do what they were suppose to also. Many kid's parents just leave the kids with their grandmother or grandfather.
Theoretically, the parents with a "baby license" would be loving, kind, and supportive to their children, but people would find ways around the "baby lincense". We need a bullet proof law that would help the world by raising better kids.
Posted December 12, 2011
anonymous says:
Me and my mum were speaking about this the other day, they should be tested with a baby doll for example to find out how they would cope and if they would treat their children right.
Posted November 23, 2011
Inkhand says:
Some parents are irresponsible and lack parenting skills, when there is a problem with their child/children they tend to ignore it ? that's perhaps why so many kids are suffering from online-game addiction and Hikikomori.
Posted November 20, 2011
Doesnt Matter says:
Yes, I myself have parents who had NO RIGHT to bring me into this world where their lack of love would cause me to be apart from others who had such. Such has caused nothing but problems for myself, and I personally belive NO ONE else sould have to go though what I and so many other have to deal with. If theres one thing I can do in this my life it will be to make such a law be passed, Stop thinking you know how it feels or whatnot Im a child of unlove and Im telling everyone YES this law needs to be writen into the books, you need a license for everything else why not for the most important, Life of another?
Posted September 01, 2011
TodTrollington says:
I think they should because theirs way too many idiots that are parents.
Posted August 19, 2011
barb56 says:
OK, My former career was with Child Support Enforcement for my state of residence. I have to say, after that, definately they should not only have a license, but also a large downpayment, in cash, to an escro account. Just in case. It could be used for college or support, in the event of an unplanned circumstance. You don't know how many times I heard "I want you people to get my money from that ******. He cheated his ex-wife when he was with me and I know he's cheathing me now." So I would wonder, but not say, why did you have children with him if you knew how bad he was. My point is, an once of prevention. So, having seen what I saw, an heard what I heard. Licenses, tests, downpayments, and any other restrictions we can place would be fine with me.
Posted August 17, 2011
Brownmole says:
I'll be honest: I totally skipped reading this lens and just went here to comment. I read some of it, and I guess I have a different reason for wanting people to have a license for having children. My reason is this: overpopulation. Eventually, there'll be too many people to feed, which equals impoverished places becoming even more impoverished, and many people dying. I think the alternative is better: everyone having enough to eat and space to live, rather than the poor dying and the rich surviving.
Posted August 09, 2011
nanycrafts says:
Yes, At least people should be trained to learn about passion, love and tender, now days we see a lot of parents that just feed the baby, buy new stuff, but never share quality time with their children. For those kind of parents a license is required
Posted July 29, 2011
vallain says:
Yes, and to get that license they should take a parenting course, an anger management course and a budgeting course. Too often we see abuse passed down for generations and it doesn't have to be that way.
Posted June 25, 2011
skiesgreen says:
Yes, and with massive overpopulation many shoould be greatly restricted in the number they have,. People don't realise that overcrowding will be the biggest challenge in the next 5 years. Less room, higher prices for scarce commodities, and the list is huge re the loss of liberty and unsolvable problems of which child abuse, suicides, murder and wars will be but a small part of what will follow.
Posted June 10, 2011
aardvarkapparel says:
yes, they should put birth control in the water...and only sell an antidote to those who qualify lol
Posted June 09, 2011
fanfreluche says:
Yes, and I found that often the least likely to be good parents have many children....
Posted May 31, 2011
nuestraherencia says:
People should only be allowed to have children after taking a parenting course. Or maybe the schools should focus more on a parenting course than on cheerleaders and football, since most parents obviously don't.
Posted May 31, 2011
jaye5500 says:
I agree because adults need to be responsible for their actions. Too many children are born to people who cannot take care of themselves far less to take care of another human being! Children did not ask to be here. When these said children turn out be society's most hated we scrutinize them and say all manner of things about them. What sense does that make? I am not saying that everybody falls into this bracket. Sometimes i often wonder if we even appreciate the power of choice that we have. It is all well and good to say u have a bundle of joy but children are not dolls like you can just take care one day and discard of the next day. If you wanted something like that buy a doll in 'Toys r Us' for God's sake.
Posted May 30, 2011
Langa95 says:
There should be licenses for having children for many reasons. One - because there are to many stupid young people having children and older people who have children who don't treat them well Two - there are people who aren't stable enough emotionally or financially to carry care for a child Three - our population is too large and this would slow population growth or even reverse growth. If people do not have a license and have a child hen they should be sterilized. Children are our future and everything we do should be done to help the next generation. Having child licenses is a great idea.
Posted May 21, 2011
BunnyBoiler says:
That's a crazy good question, with so many dimensions to it. If I had 3 seconds to answer it I'd say yes, absolutely. But there are too many ways we interfere with nature already, I'm afraid something bad might come from such a restriction.
Posted May 15, 2011
Tolovaj says:
You are right, being a parent is a serious job, but a licence is not an answer. I believe better education could do that. Unfortunately education systems have some issues on their own. And let me correct you - children are the future of the world, not only America:)
Posted May 04, 2011
KidsAtThought says:
I think we need to start understanding that children are not extensions of ourselves. Rather they are unique, individual beings. We need to respect that. Our responsibility towards them is to help them become healthy independent adults.
Posted April 22, 2011
No way, Monkeybrain!
Wordwinder says:
Though (and if) well-meant, it will only be another one in the long list of failed efforts to paint society in black and white. Even if workable, who has the right (morally or otherwise) to judge someone else's eligibility on such matters?
Posted January 15, 2012
mannasugar says:
If we needed a license to have children, everyone would be driving without a license, so to speak.....
Posted January 02, 2012
PopCultureFan says:
I don't think a license would be the answer, but I do think new parents should be required to take parenting classes, perhaps even at different stages of their child's development. The requirements for parenting classes could potentially create new businesses and new jobs because there would be a high demand for them. Perhaps the classes could be offered on a sliding scale so all income levels could afford them. They might also provide a huge support for new parents who don't have a support system of their own. Not sure how it could be enforced though. Just some thoughts! :)
Posted September 29, 2011
Pedro_Morales says:
You really started a conversation. Having a license for having children? Certainly when one hears on the news young mothers throwing their babies on the garbage, YES, certainly. But then I have 4 kids, and everyone tells me how wonderful they are. Yet I know I was not a perfect parent. I had to learn a lot. Sadly my first two girls experienced some of that growing with me. We certainly need more courses for parents. Perhaps there should be a minor on parenting. We need to learn the basic skills of how to take care of others before having children and doing some of that learning with them. But to have a license will most likely bring more problems than resolve. We already have laws for protecting the children, of course, most often they cannot speak on their own behalf, so they need us all to be on the watch out for their well being.
Posted September 21, 2011
penman says:
Why is it every time there's a problem with individuals... someone wants to start placing restrictions and forfeiting freedoms on the entire population? Whatever happen to personal responsibility?
You want to fix children and parents? Let's work on the ability for a family to live in a nice neighborhood with only the need for one parent to bring in an income. You know, like it use to be long, long ago. Today, many parents BOTH have to work long days just to make enough to put food on the table and keep the roof held up. Which means the children are often left behind to raise themselves. That doesn't mean they're bad parents. They are doing what they need to do to survive. The parents can't take all the blame, capitalism and greed has played a huge part in the corruption of the important things in life. Greed has over taken this world and it's going to destroy it as long as we continue to sit by and watch it happen.
Posted July 23, 2011
Parentalrights says:
Parents need to take responsibility for their kids. But the Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment includes 'the right of the individual to contract, to engage in any of the common occupations of life, to acquire useful knowledge, to marry, establish a home and bring up children, to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience, and generally to enjoy those privileges long recognized at common law as essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness by free men." We simply cannot demand a government license for someone to exercise their fundamental right - unless of course we WANT to live in a totalitarian system. We don't need licenses - we need a greater respect for the family, and greater support to help parents become what their children need them to be - responsible adults.
Posted May 10, 2011
GroovyFinds says:
I work with kids in foster care...while banning jerks from breeding is a great thought it's not practical or really moral in a free society. Not to mention that the government is doing a lousy job with the system already in place!
Posted January 14, 2011
Jessidoo says:
I wouldn't go so far as require a license, but I totally get your point. I just wish we could trust people who weren't fit to be parents to recognize that and not have any. How is it that those are the people who always seem to have the most number of kids though?
Posted January 07, 2011
Veronica Bright says:
Oh, by all means! Let the Government regulate every aspect of our lives! They can decide if we are "worthy" enough to have children, what food we can and cannot feed them, what activities are appropriate, and what punishment parent's should have for having a "bad day". Oh lord, People! Can Morality be Legislated? No, the government is already limiting our rights and freedoms.
Posted November 27, 2010
PatrioticSap says:
I love the thought of having people get a license to have children but it's entirely impractical and is another layer of govt. which will not help.
While I believe the incredible responsiblity of having children shouldn't be extended to many of the people who have children, no amount of parenting courses can fix "stupid."
Posted November 14, 2010
StallionMoving says:
While your idea is fascinating, and the concept understood. The problem is giving away more of our basic freedoms to the government to regulate and in turn tax. Something as primary as mating and reproduction should not be regulated by any authority other than our own. This country was founded on freedom. Too bad the FF's lacked foresight into the industrial and technological eras.
Posted November 12, 2010
yinoway says:
Well, it's a tough question. Being a therapist, I hear a lot of story on irresponsible parents who destroy the character of their children. Problem is that those parents do not know their character because of their own growing process. So, if there is viable method that have them learn their own trait, character, genotype and anything that takes effect on growing children, then it is agreeable to set a license for having children. Otherwise, there should not be that kind of thing.
We all know that a well took care of child won't always be the nice national leader. It may be one out of a million though, there's a chance that ill treated child make the way to the top, right?
Posted November 11, 2010
MarkUpshaw says:
Well, if we require such a thing, then we should require a license to feed and breathe. With this argument, we should have government require licenses for all people to breath, renewable annually. This is a crock. Who will sit and judge to determine if the parenting of one group is acceptable by another group. One culture over another. And then, take their kids away, because one set of parents do not follow the cultural methods of a culture foreign to them.
Posted November 08, 2010
SueM11 says:
Even then this can be abused. I think that parents should be made to be more aware of their responsibilities. I suppose this would actually trace back to what they learn in school and at home.
Posted November 04, 2010
hotbrain says:
No. It would just be another way for the government to collect some money. Of course there are some people who are terrible parents, but it is not my place to decide whether they can have kids, and it is not the government's job to decide that either. Some kids grow up to be wonderful people despite horrible parents. And they may contribute a lot to this world that can not be foreseen.
Posted October 09, 2010
JoanneOtt says:
In a perfect world it would be nice, and I do see the point you are making. Every child deserves good and loving parents.
Posted October 07, 2010
Squidoo_Queen says:
As much as I want to scream from the rooftops that they should be I really don't think that it would work out - who gets to make the decision? How do they make it and how is it enforced? Not something that I can see working out well - sorry!
Posted October 02, 2010
jjj1 says:
I personally believe that parenting classes should be taught in schools as should classes on self-esteem, giving praise, being polite, respectful, positive thinking and such.
Many companies send their employers on customer care courses - in effect, courses teaching them about praising others, respecting others, thinking positively as well as being more proactive and taking responsibility; companies also send aggressive or unassertive employees on assertiveness courses. The sad thing is that many of these employess will be in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or even 60s before they learn what could have changed their lives had they learnt it in school; many will also have brought up their families and made mistakes that they might not have made had they had coaching at an earlier stage.
Posted May 13, 2010
bluebottle says:
It is up to the individual to think about his or her physical and mental ability to bring children into this world and teach them the social and other skills they will need to be able to live successfully in society. The potential parents should also consider their social responsibility, and think a little of the question: what world are we giving over to our children? If the answer to that is a bleak one then maybe having children is the wrong thing to do, for to create a problem and then to pass it off to someone else to worry about is wrong. We screwed up the world, along with many generations before us, all with too little forsight and too much selfishness and greed. I say it will be a pity if we get to a stage where governments remove (by necessity or not) our freedom to choose on the matter of parenthood. It is also a very sad fact that there are definately thousands of parents, who are incapable of the job, but I think that is as a result of many factors in society, and that a government or subsiduary thereof is not able to choose or judge correctly an individual's ability to be a good parent because that agency has not all the factors to hand which wiould be required in such a deliberation.
Posted May 04, 2010
Spook says:
No I can't see it this way although I fully understand where you are coming from. Imagine some of the world's leader's controlling this, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Idi Amin, Robert Mugabe. Need I go on?
Posted April 20, 2010
emily latham says:
i say dat people should not have a license cuz no one has the rite to tell you how many children you can and can not have so yeah i think it is freaking stupid and dumb to have to have a license in order to have any kids!!!!!
Posted April 16, 2010
theraggededge says:
Absolutely not. Who licenses the licensors? Our governments have shown over and over that they are not fit to make decisions on behalf of folk. This would open the door to 'engineering by the state'. I think you'll find that this took place wholesale in California during the 1940s with forced sterilisation and abortion on those of African descent and single mothers. California employed German scientists to research genetic engineering and used defenceless citizens to experiment on.
Bad parenting has been around since ... well... forever. All we can do is educate those who need it.
Posted March 24, 2010
ToddleTees says:
Not a physical license, you can't enforce that. But I do agree with the sentiment. There are some bad parents out there, and I've seen good kids learn bad ways from them. Where do you draw the line though? Extreme cases are obvious enough, but there are some parents I know who are doing a lot of damage in very subtle ways that are hard to define. I suppose it's the never-ending way of bullying, and there's always going to be stuff flying under the radar, license or not.
Posted February 01, 2010
peggyc says:
While I agree in some aspects that too many people have children that shouldn't and not enough good people have kids, I can't completely agree.
Posted January 30, 2010
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The Hardest Part About Being a Parent is Letting Go!
by Amy Sherman, LMHC
One of the hardest parts about being a parent is letting go. We don't pay too much attention, when our children are babies, to the fact that one day we will have to release them into the world to start their lives on their own. The only thing we really care about is their health, safety and happiness. We do everything we can to create a life that is fulfilling and nurturing, so that when they are old enough, they will be ready to support and sustain themselves independently.
After years of bonding, coddling and cooing, we eventually send them off to kindergarten, hoping they make friends and do well. Throughout their elementary years, we are involved in school activities, baseball and ballet lessons and of course, carpooling. We dread when they come home crying because they were picked last, yet we understand that we can't shelter them from the harsh world they are meant to enter.
The adolescent years are rougher, with teasing, co-ed parties, hormones and the first kiss.
All the while, children depend on us for guidance, wisdom, support and as an example of how to handle life's trials and tribulations. We hope we do a good job because there are fewer and fewer years left when we can strongly impact their lives on a day to day basis.
Parenting is hard because we work (whether in or outside the home), are tired, have to make dinner, check homework and deal with setting rules and giving structure. We do all this so that our teenager knows that home is the safe haven they deserve. They may hate us, be embarrassed by how we dress or act, yet they know we love them and are there for them when needed.
High school graduation is a turning point -- their introduction to adult responsibility and perhaps more freedom. Some children go straight to work, while others go off to college to pursue a specific career. But wait! Wasn't it just yesterday that we were diapering them and helping them blow their noses? Didn't they promise they were never getting married and will always be with mommy, forever? Why is it so difficult to let them go, when our job has always been to prepare them for this time?
We need to put this all into perspective. Yes, it is harder for us than for them. We are the ones left at home with an empty room and memories. Yet, we are so happy we fulfilled our job well and created healthy, independent children who can successfully function in our challenging world. We parents need to be grateful for the blessing of seeing our children thrive and move on. It is bitter sweet, but like chocolate covered strawberries, it's ALL good.
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- I am extremely perplexed that an attempt to change or simple adjust a sliver of the current 'stupid' set of class requirements demanded as a rock solid step by step... failing...(but no one looks at that) set of procedures... isn't the definition of insane = doing the exact same thing and expecting a different result... Case in point: EDUCATION!!! The ONE most advantageous skill an individual has the potential of being assisted with its development (if exposure is strategic and early)...However, taking out some of the science as it relates to the physical body and replace content with interpersonal exercises... am I speaking and therefore relaying an undiscovered set of symbols???? To the extent of being prepared (and High-Five for the next to empty, mundane mechanics) who said home economics that teach cooking, cleaning and housekeeping equates into a abilities worthy of molding the next generation????? WOW... but it gets better: Now this class in High School assigns a doll to both girls and boys for a period of about two months... this doll cries, wets, needs to be fed all of this without schedule... - Ah... NOW our 14 and 15 year old girls and boys completely equip to produce everything necessary to mold and create leaders for the future.... are we all absolutely crazy?!?! Again I ask, WHY don't we do something as simple as supplement a class with some sort of 'real life' experiences ... we don't even have to call it communication ... but think.... wouldn't it be a beautiful thing to equip the upcoming leaders with the ability to relay thoughts with an array of symbols... learn what is appropriate and how to change what is not.... practice skills that don't point to blame but find the better way to handle the experience the next time it comes up with a plan that makes everyone winners....Please, Please tell me if I'm crazy or does this sound REALLY REALLY simple....is anyone out there in agreement? How do we get this implemented?... I have no fear going against the grain... what about you?
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- I am extremely perplexed that an attempt to change or simple adjust a sliver of the current 'stupid' set of class requirements demanded as a rock solid step by step... failing...(but no one looks at that) set of procedures... isn't the definition of insane = doing the exact same thing and expecting a different result... Case in point: EDUCATION!!! The ONE most advantageous skill an individual has the potential of being assisted with its development (if exposure is strategic and early)...However, taking out some of the science as it relates to the physical body and replace content with interpersonal exercises... am I speaking and therefore relaying an undiscovered set of symbols???? To the extent of being prepared (and High-Five for the next to empty, mundane mechanics) who said home economics that teach cooking, cleaning and housekeeping equates into a abilities worthy of molding the next generation????? WOW... but it gets better: Now this class in High School assigns a doll to both girls and boys for a period of about two months... this doll cries, wets, needs to be fed all of this without schedule... - Ah... NOW our 14 and 15 year old girls and boys completely equip to produce everything necessary to mold and create leaders for the future.... are we all absolutely crazy?!?! Again I ask, WHY don't we do something as simple as supplement a class with some sort of 'real life' experiences ... we don't even have to call it communication ... but think.... wouldn't it be a beautiful thing to equip the upcoming leaders with the ability to relay thoughts with an array of symbols... learn what is appropriate and how to change what is not.... practice skills that don't point to blame but find the better way to handle the experience the next time it comes up with a plan that makes everyone winners....Please, Please tell me if I'm crazy or does this sound REALLY REALLY simple....is anyone out there in agreement? How do we get this implemented?... I have no fear going against the grain... what about you?
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PopCultureFan
Sep 29, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
- Good debate on an important topic. Thanks!
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skiesgreen
Jun 10, 2011 @ 6:21 pm | delete
- Very informative and well done debate. Featured on Child Abuse
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FERTILITY TECHNOLOGY, FERTILITY CLINICS--WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?
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Following the recent birth of octuplets in California and the subsequent information about Octo-mom, the mother of the children; it would seem to me that someone needs to be paying more attention.
There are a lot of thoughts around this case, what are yours?
Should there be more regulations of fertility technology and fertility clinics?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI say, "Yes"! This is especially true in such an issue that is ripe for misuse and abuse.
skiesgreen says:
Yes, but how to police it is the problem. Governments are dependent on scientists and the medical professions to advise them and when the doctors are out of whack with reality then where do you go. People should be protesting the fertility clinics rather than those doing abortions.
Posted February 15, 2012
KimberlyDawnWells says:
I personally know of people who are already unemployed and on welfare, and have done so as a lifestyle choice, and are pursuing fertility treatments. Hello?
(Haha the security word for this was "birdbees.")
Posted March 13, 2011
sousababy says:
Oh, I think the doctors who do things like this (for money) without considering the well-being of the lives (unborn) need to be held accountable. Not every patient understands the end result and responsibility of these choices. However, someone who graduated from medical school (in my opinion) should have more knowledge to know well enough to refuse to do something that may endanger the quality of life for so many premature babies. The doctor knew better, I'm not sure this woman was mentally 'aware' enough at the time.
Posted February 11, 2011
alexkazam says:
It's a difficult call, certainly the consequences need to be discussed with the parents to be and they need to be absolutely realistic about the level of responsibility they may have.
Posted October 25, 2010
I say, "No"! We have too many regulations already!
sorana says:
Well, we are human beings, if we can't decide whether to have a child or not, what does that make us then?
Posted January 28, 2011
mannasugar says:
We are not "Free" when we cannot choose to have children or not....
Posted December 10, 2010
mannasugar says:
We are not "Free" if we cannot decide to have children or not...
Posted December 10, 2010
MarkUpshaw says:
We have plenty of regulation that is simply not enforced on the elite class.
Posted November 08, 2010
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