Given all the social mishaps of tax burdens, underage parents, parents who divorce after a year, parents with a history of poor social conduct. You name it, the list goes on.
The vicious cycle is perpetuated with the tendency that their children are more likely to remain either single or adopt similar vices of their parents: the ghetto.
In your view, which is more criminal ?
Kindly refrain from diatribe and ad hominem attacks of all parties participating.
2007-01-18 21:41:28 · 4 answers · asked by pax veritas 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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Jerry.. – Avoid bringing a child into this world and get help from a psychiatrist.
joanm.. – Decisions lack thoughtful consideration.
:: Truly a false dichotomy under the given context.
Max.. – Taking of a human life does not amount in severity to the ill preparedness of parents bringing a life into this world. Exercise responsibility.
lmn78.. – In a free society, all choices are accepted. Distinction is only between a good and a bad choice. Cynical notions are more detrimental than the real issues on hand.
:: In a end game scenario where earth resources must be accounted for, is a bad notion worse than curbing a bad outcome from an ill considered decision ?
2007-01-22 05:25:25 · update #1
Correction: a end - an end.
2007-01-22 05:26:32 · update #2
Very well. So, Who exactly is going to make the determination of who is and is not 'worthy' to reproduce? You? Me? "The State"??
In a free society we have to accept that people can and will make poor choices. When a society begins to devalue life (as in your axiom about taking a life vs. creating one) that society is truly in decline. Such synical notions will destroy the soul of a community far more than just poor choices or behaviors.
2007-01-18 21:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how this is even a question. First, you have the taking of a human life, the most mortal of sins, punishable by death itself in the eyes of the law. Second you have the creation of life, the most amazing thing any human being can do. Now you try to decide which is worse??? I agree the world has become a very frightening place. But it is the responsibility of the parent to create a world within this world that is suitable for a child's development. If this is a task you are not up to, then take some responsibility and don't bring a child into the world.
2007-01-19 05:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Max 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are very different issues. I believe you have created a false dichotomy here. Only the first is criminal by law -- which is what defines crime.
I would do neither. (I do not have children and I'm opposed to capitol punishment.)
Both have their merits and problems, depending on the circumstances. The real issue is that people often make decisions without any thoughtful consideration of alternative choices or the possible consequences to themselves and others.
2007-01-19 05:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by joanmazza 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel this way, don't dare get pregnant, see a physchiarist.
2007-01-19 05:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by americanmalearlington 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋