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Re:The World Has (Probably) Passed Peak Pollution by DavidPiper on Thursday May 09, 2024 @08:35PM (#40314380)
> After all the non-breeders die off, the future belongs to the reproducers.

I suspect it was downvoted because that line suggests dismissal or contempt for people who don't have children.

There are many people across all generations who haven't had children (either by choice or because they were unable for various reasons), and their lifespans and social contributions are no more or less on average compared to people that do have children.

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Re:The World Has (Probably) Passed Peak Pollution by quesera on Thursday May 09, 2024 @11:46PM (#40315349)
Ironically, "breeder" is (or used to be?) a slang denigration of heterosexuals, within the homosexual community.

I didn't interpret the original comment as contemptuous of either opinion. But it is undeniable that both groups are sensitive about their choices (or unfortunate inability to choose differently).

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