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Originally Posted by Moejoe
And if you're handicapped, mentally impaired or challenged, if you can't be self-reliant, then what? You must die? You must be consigned to a terrible life without any support? What you're suggesting is a 'fittest survive' kind of world. That is not a world I would want to live in or be part of. If I can help my brother or sister in whatever way, I will help them. What was instilled in me from a very early age was that there are those less fortunate and you should never forget them. That helping and sharing what you have is far better than hoarding and being greedy.
Earn their bread is quite a quaint notion, and would have fitted maybe a society that existed in the late seventeen hundreds, but not anymore. We don't live in a society where that choice is always available. Hundred percent employment in a mass-produced age is impossible. Those who can't find work should starve, maybe? Well, they're not human after all are they? Not if they don't have a job.
Giving birth is a right of every animal and human being on this planet. It's not only a right, its a biological necessity. You would have children punished for the temerity to be born to irresponsible parents? You would see them starve and suffer when you have more than enough to give?
I'm making a guess here, but you're an Ayn Rand reader aren't you?
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I read Ayn Rand as a young person and thought her books sucked then.
We aren't talking about the truly needy, are we? Thats just dumb and not worthy of replying to.
And no, giving birth is most certainly NOT the right of every human and animal on the planet. Look around. Where has THAT gotten us?
Again, its a responsibility. If you can't afford to take care of them, you shouldn't have them. Being wealthy or even well off isn't necessary.
You simply must have the capability to provide for their needs. Food, shelter, and education and health care.
Such a simple basic truth.