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Old 06-19-2009, 02:45 PM   #263
Lady Blue
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Originally Posted by balok View Post
In my opinion, having a family is the primary reason for marriage (I see the word has two Rs in English, thanks), but not the only one. At the individual level, people are free to marry and not have children, but not recognizing this fact at political level leads to bad policy and undermines the family.

Once again, I don't understand what you mean about the polital level not recognizing the fact that people are free to marry and not have kids, and that fact leading to bad policy and undermining the family.

Let's just say there's something peculiar about such a person. Just as there's something peculiar about a person who doesn't like ice cream and Christmas.

I recognize that statement as a subjective opinion. Just as I might think it's peculiar to not like puppies or kittens.

You know, I'm getting a bit tired of being told to stay on topic. This subject was derived from posts that were on topic, and it's difficult to draw the line between what's on and what's off topic. I don't see why it even matters. You know, at the bank when there's nobody in line, some people follow the maze with those felt separators to the "wait here" sign, while others just go straight to the teller box. Sometimes that's ok... no need to stay in line.
Excuse me, but I wasn't telling you to stay on topic. I was saying that I would no longer (myself) try to monopolize the thread regarding children. I was observing the OP's (Steve Jordan's) remark several posts back, quote: (I've been pulling at the wheel, but I just can't seem to get us off this road...) I took that to mean that he would appreciate, or was hoping, to get back to the original subject of things that are Waay Overdue, rather than having/not having, liking/not liking, children.

I apologize if I misinterpreted the OP's inference.
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