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Looking at the issue at the national level, with regards to welfare and our national resources, I can only say that it is "responsible" to have as many kids as you can afford. Things happen and circumstances can change to cause you to rely on public programs, but to have children after being...
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After reading some of the latest responses, I am left wondering how in the world the question of family size morphed into a debate on the pros and cons of abortion. It will be interesting to see which opinions get selected for Sunday's Horizon section. If we are going to discuss abortion, then I...
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[quote user="Luanne Traud"] This week's question was suggested by panelist J. Randall Short: With the planet already under the burden of ecological stress is it responsible to be having large families in this day and age? [/quote] Well, since I don’t have any children, I can only...
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With the planet already under the burden of ecological stress is it responsible to be having large families in this day and age? The interpretations and responses to this question have the possibility of being as diverse as the readers and panelists. As we ponder the question, our world view becomes...
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I am a social scientist (historian, to be specific), not a natural scientist, but I try my best to understand both past civilizations and ecological trends. The two are often inextricably linked. I agree that the planet will outlast our civilization, a point made by my friend Clonnie and others on our...
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First of all, let me start by stating that I raised four children so I might be prejudiced. That said, the first question that comes to mind is how are you defining 'large'? Personally, I have always regarded children as a blessing. I think that children who grow up in larger families acquire...
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