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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:07 PM Original message |
Why don't pro-choice politicans ever bring up OVER POPULATION? |
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geek tragedy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
1. The birth rate in the US is not a major issue. eom |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:10 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. LOL... only if it's ZERO. |
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wuushew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:13 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. post #1 is correct |
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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:11 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. But around the world it is, the rest of the world effects us. |
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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. Not having enough jobs is a problem in this country |
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0rganism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:16 PM Response to Reply #1 |
13. Who says this is just about the US? |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:18 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. Would it be an "issue" if |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:09 PM Response to Original message |
2. my guess the carrying capacity of the earth is about 1 to 2 billion.... |
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Psephos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:15 PM Response to Reply #2 |
12. I've seen persuasive estimates of 2 billion, also. n/t |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
4. There is no such thing. |
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bdot (298 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
6. I've wonder this too. Plus, |
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0rganism (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
7. because Growth Without Limit is the Unstated Premise of our culture |
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Caution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
10. because that runs the risk of being labeled "pro-abortion" |
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Sequoia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. Two words: Cannon Fodder. |
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Zenlitened (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
14. Because that's not really what abortion is for, IMO |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
15. The good pro-choice pols keep the talk focused on protecting rights. |
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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:22 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. I agree, I am a girl after all. But Over population is going to be a real |
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noamnety (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
17. They bring it up all the time |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
18. Because I don't think relying on abortions best solves that problem |
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phantom power (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:20 PM Response to Original message |
19. Something about the idea of limits on human reproduction... |
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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:25 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I'm not talking about forced abortions ala China, but the right to have |
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The Witch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
21. Because bringing up overpopulation is "anti-choice" |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:29 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Thanks for this. And I think you were perfectly eloquent. |
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Psephos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:27 PM Response to Original message |
23. War also helps a lot with reducing population, and so does AIDS. |
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Melodybe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. I see your point, but I don't believe that life starts as conception |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
25. Why subject women to the trauma of abortion for birth control |
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Gildor Inglorion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
27. Overpopulation doesn't matter because Jesus is coming day after tomorrow |
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Tahkcalb (61 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jul-29-05 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
28. Not to put too fine a point on it, but... |
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