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Coventina

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3. Why would a person want a child in this current world?

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Thu Nov 25, 2021, 06:52 AM

Nov 2021

The earth is sliding toward becoming a Venus-like hellscape.

In the meantime, Fascists are taking over and ordinary people can no longer make a decent living.

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Abortions in the U.S. may be inching up after decades of decline, 18% of pregnancies are aborted [View all] Demovictory9 Nov 2021 OP

One in every fifth pregnancy is aborted? DFW Nov 2021 #1

People know they can't afford kids Demobrat Nov 2021 #2

+1, there are multiple urban areas with declining child populations because its too expensive to uponit7771 Nov 2021 #5

Why would a person want a child in this current world? Coventina Nov 2021 #3

World population was 3.6 billion in 1970 & 7.9 billion now Submariner Nov 2021 #4

The at-home telehealth abortions are a game-changer. I know in my area it's broadened access WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #6

Telehealth abortions? Silent3 Nov 2021 #7

Yes. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #8