I haven't watched t.v. in months, but when I did I would usually see what Dr. Phil had to say, or at least see what book he had written that week. Watching his shows about 15 year-old girls whoring it up and having porn watching parties, fat unattractive women forcing their kids into beauty contests, alcoholic/abusive parents etc, always makes me wonder: Why are these people having kids in the first place, and why are they not being stopped from reproducing? Do we really need MORE of these people? Bringing a human being into this world is a HUGE responsibility; arguably more so than driving a car or carrying a concealed weapon, both of which require a license, and rightfully so. It's dangerous enough on the roads as it is, so how would you feel driving around if people were not required to have a driver's license? Why are people not required to prove they are:
A. Able to finacially support children; and
B. Intelligent/ sane enough to raise their kid(s)?
People have their dogs "fixed," and why?
"Because it's the humane thing to do! If people didn't have their pets spayed/neutered, think of all the poor puppies and kittens that would starve or have to be put down because they couldn't be taken care of!"
I am a strong supporter of mandated birth control and selective sterilization. I believe people should be required to undergo a psychological examination and intelligence test before being allowed to reproduce. And yes, I can hear it now:
"Ok, Hitler, do they have to be white and blonde too?"
If I was in charge, race, eye and hair color wouldn't even be on the application form. I'm merely suggesting that people should be required to prove that they are mentally competent and finacially able to support children for 18 years straight. And where would the money come from to make all this happen? How about the money we wouldn't be spending on issues related to unwanted/ teenage pregnancies and irresponsible parents?
Just a thought.
