> Rhetorical question: are you also one of those childless types who objects to your taxes paying to fund public schools?
Why is it rhetorical? Because you made an assumption about my position without actually knowing where I stand? Which is actually incorrect, as I’m a huge proponent of the public education system. You seem to have confused my personal preference to not have children for something else entirely.
> Everything you consume or enjoy in your self-centered, hedonistic life is only available to you because others did things they didn't want to do for beneficiaries they'd never see. Even retirement is a pipe dream-- not everyone lives to see theirs.
This is not true at all. I live in a capitalistic society. Virtually everything I enjoy exists because it makes someone rich, not because someone altruistically gave up their life to make my life better. You’ve also placed a negative connotation towards my selfishness and hedonism. Can you please explain why it’s not acceptable for to enjoy my short time on earth?
> But we all do our part in the meantime. Except you, for some reason.
This statement proves my point. You believe I’m “not doing my part” in society based solely on me not wanting to have children (ignoring the fact I pay taxes, donate to charities and whatnot). You want me to live my life in accordance with your ideology, even if it makes me unhappy.
> You'd be more popular were you to brag about making your living stealing candy from children and selling it back to them.
Are you serious with this statement? You believe extorting children is more acceptable than living childfree?
Why is it rhetorical? Because you made an assumption about my position without actually knowing where I stand? Which is actually incorrect, as I’m a huge proponent of the public education system. You seem to have confused my personal preference to not have children for something else entirely.
> Everything you consume or enjoy in your self-centered, hedonistic life is only available to you because others did things they didn't want to do for beneficiaries they'd never see. Even retirement is a pipe dream-- not everyone lives to see theirs.
This is not true at all. I live in a capitalistic society. Virtually everything I enjoy exists because it makes someone rich, not because someone altruistically gave up their life to make my life better. You’ve also placed a negative connotation towards my selfishness and hedonism. Can you please explain why it’s not acceptable for to enjoy my short time on earth?
> But we all do our part in the meantime. Except you, for some reason.
This statement proves my point. You believe I’m “not doing my part” in society based solely on me not wanting to have children (ignoring the fact I pay taxes, donate to charities and whatnot). You want me to live my life in accordance with your ideology, even if it makes me unhappy.
> You'd be more popular were you to brag about making your living stealing candy from children and selling it back to them.
Are you serious with this statement? You believe extorting children is more acceptable than living childfree?