Would a 1-child policy for people below a certain income be a good idea?

[ColonelAngus]

You still haven't stated why it matters if they are replaced or not. If population decreases, why is that a problem?

What is the perfect population?

How would you keep that exact population?

 

[ColonelAngus]

What would be the enforcement mechanism?

Forced abortions based on income.

That seems unconstitutional AF.

 

[IM2]

Some rich people probably shouldn't have kids. Fred Trump Sr. is one such example.

 

[IM2]

If poor people didn't have children, this would eliminate the cycle of poverty and the need for expenses that aid poor families and children.

Even if they weren't completely barred from having children, maybe a 1-child policy would have some positive effect. I'm not specifically advocating the idea, just putting it up for debate.

Stupid idea.

 

[Lisa558]

Bullshit. People get pregnant because sex is a biological drive. People may take advantage of government programs once they've had a child, but a person rationally deciding to get pregnant in order to receive aid would be unusual.

Even in countries like Africa, people will continue to have children even if they starve to death.

People get pregnant because, in 99% of the cases, they didn’t use birth control.

 

[ColonelAngus]

People get pregnant because, in 99% of the cases, they didn’t use birth control.

Weak pull out game by beta cuck dudes.

 

[Lisa558]

Weak pull out game by beta cuck dudes.

…..and women who trust that to work.

Here’s a joke:

Do you know what they call people who use the rhythm method?





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PARENTS!

 

[ColonelAngus]

…..and women who trust that to work.

Here’s a joke:

Do you know what they call people who use the rhythm method?





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PARENTS!

I was just goofing. Chicks who don’t want to get pregnant should be responsible with BC

 

[ColonelAngus]

You still haven't stated why it matters if they are replaced or not. If population decreases, why is that a problem?

You never answered.

What is the perfect US population and how do we maintain that exact population?

 

[Papageorgio]

If poor people didn't have children, this would eliminate the cycle of poverty and the need for expenses that aid poor families and children.

Even if they weren't completely barred from having children, maybe a 1-child policy would have some positive effect. I'm not specifically advocating the idea, just putting it up for debate.

Because it is not constitutional.

 

[Papageorgio]

Sterilization or mandatory abortion is what I assume the penalty would be.

More that is unconstitutional and a human rights violation.

 

[Papageorgio]

I'm just giving a realistic solution to people who complain about the use of government welfare to support poor children and families.

If they supported abortion or 1-child policies, that would be a realistic way of dealing with the problem, but what they seem to prefer to do is gripe about it incessantly while being unwilling to actually do anything about it.

You are giving a very authoritarian idea.

 

[Papageorgio]

You still haven't stated why it matters if they are replaced or not. If population decreases, why is that a problem?

1. Economic Challenges
   • Shrinking labor force → fewer workers supporting the economy.
   • Slower innovation and productivity if the workforce contracts too quickly.
   • Falling consumer demand → business closures, deflationary pressure.
2. Aging Population
   • Higher ratio of elderly to working-age people (“dependency ratio”).
   • Rising healthcare and pension costs.
   • Potential burden on younger generations to support retirees.
3. Infrastructure and Housing Problems
   • Abandoned neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in shrinking towns.
   • Difficulty maintaining infrastructure with a smaller tax base.
4. National Security and Global Influence
   • Countries with rapidly declining populations may lose geopolitical power.
   • Military recruitment and defense readiness may weaken.
5. Cultural and Social Strain
   • Fewer young people → less cultural vibrancy, slower adoption of new ideas.
   • Communities may feel emptier, less dynamic.
   • Family structures change (fewer siblings, cousins, extended family connections)

 

[Lisa558]

The problem is that responsible, middle-class couple are limiting themselves to one or two children, while irresponsible welfare types are having four and five, and having other people support them.

 

[Papageorgio]

The problem is that responsible, middle-class couple are limiting themselves to one or two children, while irresponsible welfare types are having four and five, and having other people support them.

But limiting people to one child or no children is unconstitutional, if you want to try to change the constitution good luck but I am not for ignoring our rights.

 

[Lisa558]

But limiting people to one child or no children is unconstitutional, if you want to try to change the constitution good luck but I am not for ignoring our rights.

I know it’s unconstitutional. I’m just exolaining what the problem is - it’s not that we as a whole are having too many kids; it’s that the people who can’t AFFORD them are having too many kids.

 

[leftwinger]

If poor people didn't have children, this would eliminate the cycle of poverty and the need for expenses that aid poor families and children.

Even if they weren't completely barred from having children, maybe a 1-child policy would have some positive effect. I'm not specifically advocating the idea, just putting it up for debate.

You on the welfare sect#8 dole? Chemical castration before filling one EBT card is one idea floated.

50 years of results show its not workkng like it is. Stain ran up $38T lost wasted stolen tax $$$$$ my tax dollars paid in//

 

[leftwinger]

A no stupid post policy at USMB would be a better idea.

The current birth rate in the US is below the replacement rate.

Bad births (up to ten?) to those who cant care for the babies w/o known father is the problem being addresed.

Not taxpayers law abiding citizens who can afford kids, having babies. But they can't afford to work to pay for those breeding who would not work. Catch 22 much?

 

[Independent thinker]

If poor people didn't have children, this would eliminate the cycle of poverty and the need for expenses that aid poor families and children.

Even if they weren't completely barred from having children, maybe a 1-child policy would have some positive effect. I'm not specifically advocating the idea, just putting it up for debate.

The cycle of poverty is caused by democrats.

 

[Lisa558]

If poor people didn't have children, this would eliminate the cycle of poverty and the need for expenses that aid poor families and children.

Even if they weren't completely barred from having children, maybe a 1-child policy would have some positive effect. I'm not specifically advocating the idea, just putting it up for debate.

We can’t limit the number of children, but we CAN limit the number we force other people to support.

As things stand now, women with multiple children on welfare, with no support from the fathers, don’t give a moment’s thought to how they will support the one they’re pregnant with now. They know they’ll just put the kid on Medicaid and get more food stamps and TANF.