Politicians fascinate because they constitute such a paradox; they are an elite that accomplishes mediocrity for the public good. George Will.
Well my friends, get used to it. Life is full of paradoxes.
For instance, when you elect to get a cat from a shelter they ask you a bunch of pointed questions such as:
- Are you 21?
- How much are you willing you spend on a pet?
- Do you have a veterinarian?
- Do you plan on having children?
- Do you own a home or rent?
- Do you have a fenced backyard?
The shelter also specifies that all adopted animals should be indoor pets and that they will be neutered and fitted with a microchip implant.
But it seems that when people are planning (or not) to make a baby, nobody bothers to ask the same pertinent questions:
- Are you 21?
- How much are you willing you spend on this kid?
- Do you have job?
- Do you own or rent?
- Do you have a fenced backyard?
Adopting a pet implies responsibilities, but shouldn’t the same (even more rigorous) guidelines also apply to the children making business?
Procreating is a very serious line of work and before going at it shouldn’t people answer satisfactorily all the above questions?
It seems obvious to me.
Alain
Warning: If you cannot answer all the last questions satisfactorily and still persist in making babies, you might be spayed and fitted with a microchip implant.