[bradlys]

Point is that the parents have all those things happen to. They just get the excuse of their children having those things happen to them and they get to take time off of work for it too. Whereas the single/childless/whatever people are not going to have that freedom. So, yeah, they’re gonna have to pickup the slack at work as per usual.

[klyrs]

We don't "get to" take time off work. We need to take time off work. You seeing my obligations as privilege is a problem.

[bradlys]

Ah yes - well I need to work less but for some reason it falls on deaf ears with my supervisor. Soooo weird how that works - hmmm….

[klyrs]

Fire your supervisor.

But does your "need" involve a legal responsibility, as parents have to their children?

[bradlys]

Do you have a legal need to reproduce? No.

[klyrs]

Ah, yes, the misanthrope defense. Ask your mom if you deserve to live, and see what she's got to say. If she asks why, explain that you think that she'd have been a better wageslave if you didn't exist.

Thankfully, reproduction is thoroughly protected constitutional right. You'll thank me when my kid's taxes are paying for your social security and medicare. You're welcome. Because we live in a society.

But weirdly enough? There's a new law in Texas, and copycats coming to a state near you, that will legally oblige women to carry a child to term, even in cases of rape. So, the answer to your question is yes. Fuck.