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		baby_souffle 38 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What caused the 'baby boom'? What would it take to... I think there's a strong argument to be made that people choosing to not have children far less selfish as far as ecological damage is concerned. The thing with the most impact to climate and environment is without a doubt, people. People having kids are selfish.

bn-l 38 days ago [–]

The answer is not for there to be less people--less youth and vitality in the world--or to deny anyone the right to have children (within limits. You can't just be plopping out 5 kids if you're a broke fuckwit).

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