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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie
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@JD Cheers for the response. Yours is a most interesting perspective, I must say, and not one I've come across before. It's always interesting to share views and ideas. It's just a shame many seem incapable of doing so without being rude and derogatory.
It's not difficult to remain polite.
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This is the kind of conversation I live to have, to be honest. I've lost friends and have been black-sheeped by family over my views and I absolutely understand why, but I do commend you for calling them interesting rather than insane. :laughing:
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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216
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russian roulette isnt a good analogy or whatever for me. russian roulette would be a total chance in the dark, no variables, no control whatsoever. each parent has a big influence on whether their kid becomes a successful member of society or a mass murderer. so thats just a dumb analogy imo
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Like I said, I'm not going to get into the nature vs. nurture argument now, but the fact remains that there are innumerable factors that parents can't control. Successful member of society or a mass murderer was just the example I chose to use. But what if, say, you have a child who is raped, assaulted, brutally murdered, killed by a drunk driver, drowns accidentally, is attacked by a dog, gets cancer, etc. etc.?
It's Russian Roulette in that you knowingly procreate despite the risks, and despite the best interests of the child.
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