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In reply to the discussion: As a person, my decisions regarding reproduction are mine. [View all]NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)For unwanted, the state should work on education and accessible birth control to reduce the "accidents". As for wanted pregnancies, the first thing the state can try is to induce a large social change by creating a campaign (PSAs, education, etc) on the dangers of population, resource scarcity and the implications of climate change. Further, you can implement tax implications (perhaps major bonuses) for those who have no child, and less for those who choose to have just 1. I would go so far as suggest that a 1 child policy isn't a terrible idea, with a target quota that allowed wildcard drafts (for families with 1 child already) for when the birth rate is too low
Aside from just preventing pregnancies, vastly promote abortion as the chosen way to end a pregancy over giving birth (its ecnomic toll and even risk is minimal compared to actual birthing). Ensure abortion is accessible everywhere and free, whereas, perhaps do not subsidize birthing with public funds (yes, that sounds harsh, but I don't give a fuck anymore).
This isn't a personal matter anymore. The planet is dying. Its not up to us to choose to fuck out 20 children and arm them all with 5 shiny AR-15s. Sometimes stupid choices need to be regulated. At some point, the state is going to have to get realistic about our catastrophic situation and take extreme steps to ensure humanity lasts past another century or two.