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Is it wrong to not want kids...? |
Atomicchick
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Joined: Sep 08, 2003
Posts: 577
From: Southern California
|  Posted: 2004-07-17 01:42 am Permalink
Johntiki, like I said it was food for thought. To compare a positive idea that could possibly help people be better prepared for parenthood to Hitler? You must be a complete loon! Geez, you should really watch what you say, for all you know (or in your case don't know) I could be Jewish, married to a Jew or have Jewish relatives.
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Shipwreckjoey
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From: San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2004-07-17 01:43 am Permalink
I wonder if Roy Horn's tiger comes to visit him in the hospital.
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sweetpea
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Joined: Jan 14, 2003
Posts: 877
From: Seattle
| Posted: 2004-07-17 02:54 am Permalink
Suzywong, I'm 35,, thought about it alot, trust me... and I think if I read yer post correctly, yer thinkin kids would be better than pets, but maybe if I KNOW I would NOT be a good parent, then, I should NOT have kids. Unless You'd like, I procreate and be a Horrible parent, would you like to adopt my child when it is taken away from me??? HOPE SO!~
Atomicchick rocks my world.
about eating the pets, if I was in the Phillipines and offered dog, yes, I would try it. Cause it's not MINE.
I do not think folks should NOT have kids. not at all. Have a gazillion, so they can grow up and work and pay social security so it will add to my retirement fund! actually, I'm a freakin GODMOTHER to 5 kids. If by the worst luck in the world I loose my 2 best friends in the whole world, and I end up with them, I will be the
BEST substitute parent in the WORLD.
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RenTiki
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Joined: May 05, 2003
Posts: 74
From: Orange, Burnt O.C., Crispy Calif.
| Posted: 2004-07-17 06:43 am Permalink
Well, can I show you my pet dog? It appears that this topic is getting a little overheated.
So I myself have no kids. Didnt really want any.
I have a Welch Corgi. Her name is Midge. This is her in my sister's convertable. Shes got a wonderful personality and acts human sometimes. Alot of the local people know of her being the $5,000. dog. Thats how much it cost for surgery so she can still be with us. Car got in her way. 
Midge seems to know this stardom, hence the shades she's wearing. 
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Geeky Tiki
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From: Las vegas
| Posted: 2004-07-17 08:16 am Permalink
Hey, Rentiki!
Totally awesome and stylish dog with a GREAT name!
The seat covers are tres chic, too!
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Minor flames aside, this has been a very interesting topic.
I'd like to thank the childless members for not using the term "breeder" in a derisive manner thus far.
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Trader Woody
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From: Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK
| Posted: 2004-07-17 09:00 am Permalink
Since we're pulling out the cute ticket, here's one I took of a friend's pup.
Trader Woody
(Our little cat Chief died last year. Damn.)
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
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From: Ontario, Canada
| Posted: 2004-07-17 09:46 am Permalink
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On 2004-07-16 20:09, kha_o wrote:
75% of the world's population would eat your pets if they had the chance.
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On a polynesian related side note....
This "Hula Ankle Rattle" at the Bishop Museum on Oahu was worn in pairs by male dancers, dog tooth anklets produced sharp, rattling sounds. An average pair might contain the canines of up to 500 dogs.
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Unga Bunga
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Joined: Jun 06, 2003
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From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2004-07-17 2:53 pm Permalink
I love children and TC parents are the best.
But this is why I can't reproduce (as cute as they are).
Meet my "second cousins".
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cynfulcynner
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 1800
From: Ocean Beach, San Francisco
| Posted: 2004-07-18 01:43 am Permalink
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On 2004-07-17 08:16, Geeky Tiki wrote:
I'd like to thank the childless members for not using the term "breeder" in a derisive manner thus far.
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We only use that term for parents who are truly worthy of it. 
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sweetpea
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Posts: 877
From: Seattle
| Posted: 2004-07-18 03:35 am Permalink
Sorry if I might have come off as a jerk in my last post.
I just don't think there is a difference in the love you give/get from a child or a pet. whatever makes you happy, and the other being happy and well cared for.
And Miss Cyn is right, I don't use the term "breeder" unless called for.
Everyone's critters are soooooo dang sweet. I still havent gotten a new one yet. just waiting for the right one to find me.
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tikifish
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
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From: Toronto,Canada
| Posted: 2004-07-18 09:20 am Permalink
Hmm, we are getting into politics here, better get back to the cute puppies!
Bad moderator. no cookie.
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Satan's Sin
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Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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From: Imperial Beach, CA
| Posted: 2004-07-18 09:29 am Permalink
sweetpea --
there is a HUGE difference in the love one feels for a pet and the love one feels for a child. It is, quite simply, off the charts.
That being said, I've felt more strongly toward some animals than I have for people -- family included. But the love for my own children? Compared to my cat and dog? Not even in the same universe. When my dog or cat dies, I will cry sincere tears. If one of kids die, I will kill myself.
And as for the love an animal feels for you -- well, are we talking about cats or dogs?
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hiltiki
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Joined: Jun 10, 2004
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From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2004-07-18 11:38 am Permalink
seriously, once you have children, you are constantly in a state of horor, hoping no harm shall come to your kids, and it never goes away. Is this the same for pets? I dont have any pets.
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Atomicchick
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Joined: Sep 08, 2003
Posts: 577
From: Southern California
| Posted: 2004-07-18 12:03 pm Permalink
When I said a licence to reproduce that is what I meant. I did not say that the government choose who can have kids and who can not. People drive without licences all the time and what happens? They are not banned from driving, they just get a fine and are sent on their way. Like I said before, (I guess a few of you were not paying attention), recommending someone to take a class to become a better parent, how is that a bad thing? Oh wait, stop right there, don't even answer, because then we will get into, "My rights as an American are..."
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Monkeyman
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Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2301
From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2004-07-18 3:39 pm Permalink
Thank you TNT. I agree with you 100%
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