Etiquette



DP Etiquette

First rule: Don't be a jackass.

Other rules: Do not attack or insult people you disagree with. Engage with facts, logic and beliefs. Out of respect for others, please provide some sources for the facts and truths you rely on if you are asked for that. If emotion is getting out of hand, get it back in hand. To limit dehumanizing people, don't call people or whole groups of people disrespectful names, e.g., stupid, dumb or liar. Insulting people is counterproductive to rational discussion. Insult makes people angry and defensive. All points of view are welcome, right, center, left and elsewhere. Just disagree, but don't be belligerent or reject inconvenient facts, truths or defensible reasoning.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Contemplating chronic health problems and procreation…

Q: Should people with chronic health problems have kids?

Some possible answers:

  • Yes, there’s a chance science might be able to fix the genetic health problems of their offspring.  They should “go for it!”
  • Yes, they have a right to know the joys of childrearing like everyone else out there.
  • No, that puts unnecessary health burdens on their potential kids.
  • No, such people are purposefully being selfish with no regard for the potential child’s future.
  • [Other analyses here]

So, what do you think?  How do you see/evaluate such a scenario?

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