Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: As a person, my decisions regarding reproduction are mine. [View all]NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)44. I've commented this somewhat up above
That its more about per capita energy usage and the carbon intensity of that energy. Typically, first world nations have high usage, and therefore, it takes far less of them to make drastic climate impacts. Yes, not having a baby in the US is like not having a 10 in China (though that's changing).
But what's the other alternative? Restrict per capita emissions? LOL. Hey, hows about we have a middle-ground?
If it's any consolation to you, the petroleum industry will collapse way before the planet does
Its possible that they only need another 25 years. Things are bad. Methane is now getting release in the tundra. Your take is optimistic. We will likely see massive climate problems (causing massive famines) at just the same time a lot of these dirty fuels get phased out. Yes, fun for younger people.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
93 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I'm in favor of you having as many abortions as you personally choose to, MineralMan
Electric Monk
Nov 2013
#1
You are advocating the control of the potential existence of others. Is that better?
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#65
To you. Potential life has no value to you. It doesn't mean potential life doesn't have value
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#77
There is a medical procedure that can be performed to terminate a potential life that is
notadmblnd
Nov 2013
#83
Freedoms that impede upon others are not congruent with democracy or progressive values
NoOneMan
Nov 2013
#58
any questions i had regarding your credibility on anything have now been answered. proceed.
dionysus
Nov 2013
#45
The planet doesn't need to "view" us as a threat for us to be destroying the ecosystem
NoOneMan
Nov 2013
#43
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
My guess is that you mean you would conduct yourself in such a way not to cause an
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#37
thanks. I'm glad for the chance to clarify the "moral choice" argument for the "pro-choice"
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#69
And you have had a life-changing experience that has led you to your present status.
CTyankee
Nov 2013
#82
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