Posted in: Japan must accept population decline as inevitable and devise strategies to adapt to it See in context
But what of other dimensions – social, psychological, environmental? The bottom line is, why have kids? Lifestyles other than marriage, sexuality transcending two genders, asexuality, new pleasures, new enjoyments, new distractions, new freedoms, all conspire to make child-rearing seem rather dull in comparison, an oppressive crimp on life’s vastly expanding possibilities and potentials; and besides, global warming threatens the planet’s very existence. How long has the human race got, after all? Selfish considerations aside, is this a world to bring children into? In Japan as elsewhere, young adults are saying no and acting accordingly. Money isn’t likely to change their minds.
This guy has swallowed all the liberal talking points hook, line, and sinker.
The author lives in a world where he thinks couples sit down to discuss whether they want to have kids or not like this: ”I would love to have a child, but you know honey, we’re all just going to die from global warming so it’s probably not a good idea.”
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Posted in: U.S. track stars facing worst Olympic Games in history See in context
Bad year for their “track stars,” good year for every other sport. yawn
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Posted in: Algerian judoka to be sent home after refusing potential bout with Israeli See in context
Sad there is so much hate for Israel on a human level. It’s beyond geo-politics. One side wants the other side exterminated.
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Posted in: LGBTQ groups, supporters rally in Tokyo for equal rights See in context
They already have equal rights.
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The dog in the top photo looks like one from banded breeds. In the UK, it is illegal to own…
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Posted in: U.S. official backs off promise to solve cause of autism by September
Posted in: Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis as public viewing begins
If it were a rainbow coloured pride hat, some posters would have a meltdown.
Posted in: Japan's chief tariff negotiator slammed for MAGA cap photo with Trump