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In reply to the discussion: I never wanted kids [View all]KT2000
(20,886 posts)14. I have to ask
Why is he not talking about the men who are not supporting their own children? Why is he not talking about the family courts where children have to be removed from the home because they are in danger? Why is he not talking about low wages that put children at risk? Those are the real problems.
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So you saw some families too poor to have children? It was "Not worth it"? That your decision for the
Wonder Why
Oct 13
#17
Her comment was actually that she supported 3 of her 4 children's decision not to have children
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 13
#16
"We are living in a time when a highly destructive economic system dominates everything."
OldBaldy1701E
Oct 13
#80
Yep - I was the same. "Do not ask me to hold the baby" was what I'd think.
kerry-is-my-prez
Oct 13
#51
It's your freedom to decide - the government shouldn't have any control over our reproductive systems...NONE. Told
iluvtennis
Oct 13
#13
Because he wants to have cheap and uneducated manpower for corporations manpower. Take away good
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 13
#22
Married 54 years this week. Two daughters who I des ribe as the best thing....
EarnestPutz
Oct 13
#44
I agree. It seems like some of the people who didn't have children have a sense of moral superiority about it.
llmart
Oct 13
#60
Sorry. Ended up long post, but I needed to get it off my chest. Please forgive me.
slightlv
Oct 13
#63
My sis wasn't screaming. Maaaybe a brief look, really not sure...but, ugh, the smell!
electric_blue68
Oct 13
#96
What woman votes for Trump? One who hates people of color more than she loves herself.
SunSeeker
Oct 13
#99
Me neither for about the same reasons. I also lack tolerance of people slow to
sinkingfeeling
Oct 13
#100