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Allow babywearing carriers on planes

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  1. poltergeist11 · · focus · HN ↗

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    1. Forgeties79 · · focus · HN ↗
      What is so important that you need to get on a plane?

      See this is what has bugged me so much about how common anti-natalism has become. It has become diluted but present everywhere.

      Children are a part of our society. They are a part of your community. They are going to be around you, they are going to be where you don’t want them to be, they are just going to be present in general. And this can’t possibly be a safety argument, as planes I believe are the safest mode of transportation. If you’re worried about safety, then kids should never get in cars, which is also completely unfeasible.

      So if it’s not about safety, then what is this really about?

      1. poltergeist11 · · focus · HN ↗
        Regardless of what it is, I as an adult have full autonomy to do that, understand the pain in my ears that I will experience, and will do my best not to disrupt those around me. I also don't become a small baby-sized fleshy projectile on impact.
        1. tonyneel923 · · focus · HN ↗
          This is the exact sort of take if you ever have a kid you will look back on and realize how ignorant it is.

          You will not be worried about the baby in it's mother's arms if you crash land on a plane. In reality you don't want to be inconvenience. That's what happens when you live in a society full of different people though. Sometimes you have to wait as they load people in wheelchairs in planes. Sometimes a baby cries.

          1. poltergeist11 · · focus · HN ↗
            I have a vasectomy. Having a kid in this economy? In this political climate? Why would I bring a child into this world?
            1. nkrisc · · focus · HN ↗
              Unless you’re planning to be completely independent up until the moment you die, today’s children will be caring for you in your old age.
              1. poltergeist11 · · focus · HN ↗
                Damn, you're right. I forgot that we are supposed to have children so that we have someone to take care of us in the future.
                1. nkrisc · · focus · HN ↗
                  Well, yes, unless you’re advocating for the extinction of humans or plan to throw yourself off a cliff the moment you’re a burden on anyone.

                  Today’s kids are tomorrows doctors, engineers, tradesmen, drivers, etc.

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