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"Oh are we going to build more houses somewhere my kids will have a good childhood?"

> No. Greenfield exurb shithole is best we can do. 10% int please. Also you'll be carting your child around everywhere for the next decade and a half.

"Oh ok. Are we going to make healthcare more affordable?"

> No. It will cost thousands to have your child born in a safe location.

"Damn. OK. Uhhh, am I going to get enough time off from work to deal with everything involved in bringing a new person into the world, and if I'm a woman, deal with the physical recovery?"

> No. Six weeks is the best we can do. Your babysitter which costs a third to half of your income will get to enjoy all of the fun milestones with your child.

"Sounds fucking awful. Maybe if my partner and I get a job that pays enough, we'll think about it"

You know how badly you need to abuse an animal before they stop procreating of their own accord?

parent wpm 5 days ago

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