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Re:German men 18-45 need military permit to leave country fo... by throw-the-towel on Saturday April 04, 2026 @02:43PM (#47641985)
Arguably, not enough people are being born as it stands. We're already in your collapse scenario.
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Re:German men 18-45 need military permit to leave country fo... by Qem on Saturday April 04, 2026 @04:03PM (#47642818)
I suspect one tool governments across the world will resort to when they get desperate about sub-replacement fertility is changing mandatory conscription from males to the childless. Quite strong incentive, not be sent to the meatgrinder.
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