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MineralMan

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92. How rude...

Wed Nov 13, 2013, 08:42 PM

Nov 2013

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Truly. In fact, as I said in my OP, I have not done that, which I suppose will be a great relief to you.

I am appalled that you would post such a thing, frankly.

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As a person, my decisions regarding reproduction are mine. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2013 OP

I'm in favor of you having as many abortions as you personally choose to, MineralMan Electric Monk Nov 2013 #1

That's impossible, actually. MineralMan Nov 2013 #2

I don't share that view NoOneMan Nov 2013 #3

OK. You have your own unique viewpoint. MineralMan Nov 2013 #5

First, reduce the incidence of pregnancies. Unwanted or otherwise NoOneMan Nov 2013 #14

I'm afraid that I can't go along with your authoritarian ideas. MineralMan Nov 2013 #15

"Freedom" is a funny thing NoOneMan Nov 2013 #16

The road you're suggesting leads to a bad place. MineralMan Nov 2013 #18

We're in a bad place NoOneMan Nov 2013 #20

Ever consider abortion for yourself? notadmblnd Nov 2013 #49

There is that fatal human flaw that we don't know when enough is enough NoOneMan Nov 2013 #52

You are advocating the control of the potential existence of others. Is that better? notadmblnd Nov 2013 #65

Potential existence has no value, or otherwise, abortion would be immoral NoOneMan Nov 2013 #67

To you. Potential life has no value to you. It doesn't mean potential life doesn't have value notadmblnd Nov 2013 #77

If potential life has value, abortion destroys something of value NoOneMan Nov 2013 #79

There is a medical procedure that can be performed to terminate a potential life that is notadmblnd Nov 2013 #83

LOL NoOneMan Nov 2013 #86

Your words implied notadmblnd Nov 2013 #87

Hey, you know who liked dogs? Hitler liked dogs! NoOneMan Nov 2013 #88

Ridicule? Is that all you got left? notadmblnd Nov 2013 #89

So who is worthy to reproduce and what Skidmore Nov 2013 #42

Well, lets say sensible tax policies and social messaging didn't work NoOneMan Nov 2013 #46

You definitely don't value Skidmore Nov 2013 #55

Freedoms that impede upon others are not congruent with democracy or progressive values NoOneMan Nov 2013 #58

This guy seems to really hate fucking. notadmblnd Nov 2013 #78

I love fucking. Its an integral part of the human experience NoOneMan Nov 2013 #80

I thought that the govt Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #90

any questions i had regarding your credibility on anything have now been answered. proceed. dionysus Nov 2013 #45

No. Just fucking. Fucking and dying. Fucking dying. NoOneMan Nov 2013 #50

Earth is not dying. chervilant Nov 2013 #74

Heh. Excuse me. NoOneMan Nov 2013 #75

The cockroaches should be copacetic... n/t chervilant Nov 2013 #93

Somebody Popped you out Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #17

That's about all I am NoOneMan Nov 2013 #19

"We need less not more, but my ticket got punched Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #23

Im not sure if you are attempting an Ad Hominem Tu Quoque or not NoOneMan Nov 2013 #26

Yes, I was Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #38

The planet doesn't need to "view" us as a threat for us to be destroying the ecosystem NoOneMan Nov 2013 #43

Nihilism is an ugly philosophy. MineralMan Nov 2013 #25

I wouldn't know NoOneMan Nov 2013 #27

Just a quick question... Bay Boy Nov 2013 #30

No. Do you? NoOneMan Nov 2013 #31

Nope, me either... Bay Boy Nov 2013 #34

By not believing in God, I see myself as a part of nature NoOneMan Nov 2013 #36

Misanthropic, even by community standards. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #33

I know that birthrates have leveled of in first world nations NoOneMan Nov 2013 #39

Misanthropic, by my standards, too. nt msanthrope Nov 2013 #84

It's not population. Scootaloo Nov 2013 #35

I've commented this somewhat up above NoOneMan Nov 2013 #44

does the per capita argument hold up when factoring globalization Boom Sound 416 Nov 2013 #48

Well, globalization most certainly muddies the entire waters NoOneMan Nov 2013 #56

ty stuntcat Nov 2013 #70

Earth is finite, we have finite space and resources to support life, and some quality RKP5637 Nov 2013 #81

Agree 100%. My decisions are right for me and no one else. My decisions are also no one else's OregonBlue Nov 2013 #4

Thank you. Recognizing the importance of invidual MineralMan Nov 2013 #6

Personally, I am opposed to abortion, except for things like rape, incest, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #7

I guess I don't understand that position. MineralMan Nov 2013 #8

No, not really. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #9

If you are a female, being against abortion means something. CTyankee Nov 2013 #29

But my being personally opposed but refusing to tell any woman what she Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #32

My guess is that you mean you would conduct yourself in such a way not to cause an CTyankee Nov 2013 #37

Yes. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #41

Yes, I get that your being "anti-abortion" is in the philosophical sense. CTyankee Nov 2013 #59

Wow, great post. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #62

thanks. I'm glad for the chance to clarify the "moral choice" argument for the "pro-choice" CTyankee Nov 2013 #69

Thank you for defining this for me, Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #71

And you have had a life-changing experience that has led you to your present status. CTyankee Nov 2013 #82

+1 idwiyo Nov 2013 #85

Why the exceptions for rape and incest? REP Nov 2013 #24

Bedause those are crimes against a person and the person should have the choice Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #28

What then, is the precise and relevant difference between this outcome and one predicated not on cri LanternWaste Nov 2013 #47

The difference is that one is not forceable while the other is. Ranchemp. Nov 2013 #54

I agree, but people facing the decision should have access to accurate facts. MH1 Nov 2013 #10

I can agree with having excellent education regarding sexuality and MineralMan Nov 2013 #12

I think it should be an informed decision Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #91

Agree - Choice means choice. Whether it would be the choice I would make or not. Mass Nov 2013 #11

Absolutely. And the decisions are solely those of the individual. MineralMan Nov 2013 #13

My kids have been the best part of my life. panader0 Nov 2013 #21

I'm glad to hear it. MineralMan Nov 2013 #22

"I'm 100% pro-choice in all circumstances" tkmorris Nov 2013 #40

I have considered that. With regard to reproductive rights, MineralMan Nov 2013 #53

Let me introduce myself - I am a female, commie, and I support Equal Human Rights. idwiyo Nov 2013 #63

What about those who think it is good to have a dozen children? Coyotl Nov 2013 #51

What about them? MineralMan Nov 2013 #57

I find the topic of MineralMan reproduction offputting. rug Nov 2013 #60

you just ooze class, don't you. dionysus Nov 2013 #61

Not as well as you. rug Nov 2013 #66

I find insulting other DUers offputting. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #64

I find insulting other DUers to be quite common. rug Nov 2013 #68

So is littering. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #72

There is nothing wrong with blowing one's nose at the dinner table. rug Nov 2013 #73

I was taught that it was rude and that you should excuse yourself The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2013 #76

How rude... MineralMan Nov 2013 #92