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Re:The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007 by marvin on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @05:50AM (#35973191)
For most people who say this, it’s just a rationalization.

Acknowledging that kids are infeasible for economic reasons, like GP laid out, is just too painful and embarrassing. So the ‘environment’ fig leaf saves their dignity.

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Re:The U.S. birth rate has fallen by 20% since 2007 by wink on Wednesday May 17, 2023 @09:00AM (#35974654)
It's kinda down on the list of prios but "I can not in good conscience have children grow up in this world where I see only problems and no solutions." is definitely on it, and you can call me overly pessimistic, but not sure how this has anything with dignity.
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