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Re: Is this sexism?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Sat, 30 Jun 2001 20:57:40 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> Speaking strictly in a biological sense, all living beings have the natural
> right of reproduction.
Ability, not right, wouldn't you agree? See below.
> The presence of sex organs and sex hormones is proof
> enough that organisms are here to thrive and repopulate. Reproduction is a
> natural, hard-wired function and the purpose is to ensure the survival of
> the species. When certain organisms are naturally unsuccessful at
> reproduction (barring cataclysms like meteors, comets or other
> extraterrastrial events), that's nature's way of getting rid of the bad
> genes. They die off for a reason. That's the scientific perspective.
Evolution in action, as they say.
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I snipped the human perspective because I agree with your statements
pointing out that it's not always a good idea for folks not prepared or for
folks likely to have severely disadvantaged children, from doing so.
Clarifying my question a bit.
What I was trying to get at was the notion that some folks have that people
have the *right* to have progeny even if they cannot properly be parents
(can't support, are unfit, or are genetically at risk).
Having kids is a huge responsibility and I would advocate discouraging the
irresponsible from doing so. Not sure how to do that without trampling on
*other* rights but do feel strongly I'd like to find a way.
My suspicion is you agree, when put that way, but I'm not sure.
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| (...) Yes, I know what you mean but I am forced to maintain that in the basic biological sense all living beings have the natural right of reproduction, whether they are fit as a fiddle or severely genetically abnormal or diseased. BUT here's the (...) (23 years ago, 1-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| Speaking strictly in a biological sense, all living beings have the natural right of reproduction. The presence of sex organs and sex hormones is proof enough that organisms are here to thrive and repopulate. Reproduction is a natural, hard-wired (...) (23 years ago, 30-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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