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05.31.08, 05:20 AM General Topics
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ok - who is here? Where are you, no of kids, controversial belief? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.31.08, 05:20 AM Flag
 

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NYC, 3, BFing is best always [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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nyc, 2, don't get the big deal about abortion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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you mean abortion rights? why they're necessary? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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no, i mean the whole pro life movement. who cares if someone gets an abortion? don't want one, don't get one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Thank goodness, you scared me :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Brooklyn, 2, communist [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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awesome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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so you are voting for Obama? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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yes, but that is more in spite of my political beliefs rather than because of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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he's is basically socialistic so I'd think you would agree with much of what he ways [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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^^says [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:38 AM Flag
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nnp: not so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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np: LOL is is far from that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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ditto, but only one dc...more socialist than communist, though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Communism didn't really work out for China. I think Mao killed more than Stalin and Hitler combined [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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nyc, 1 dd, tv is fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:30 AM Flag
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Short hills, 3 kids, i dont havea problem with ff and I didnt breastfeed any of my 3. Not so controversial in my real life but on ub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:34 AM Flag
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Hi first OR! Sounds liek we'd be BEST friend irl, right? :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:35 AM Flag
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LOL! probably so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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nyc burb, 2 dcs, rep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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like, still? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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NYC, 1 dc, it's irresponsible to have a large family (biologically) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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Boston, same and same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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2 dc, repub, think adoption is a very good alternative to abortion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Chicago, 3, think adoption has significant ethical problems (and can be done ethically, but rarely is). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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what type of ethical probs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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International adoption is fraught with corruption, fraud, child trafficking, and outright kidnapping. The organization Ethica is now publicizing the horrendous cases they're trying to address - which are very common. For example, mothers are frequently told by in-country orphanage directors that they will have their children returned to them in a few months when they get back on their feet; when the mothers go back to the orphanage to get their children in a couple of months, they find that the children have been adopted. Many of these women are illiterate and have no idea what they're signing, and are lied to about the documents content. I could go on and on about international adoption - many children are simply taken off the street. Moreover, I think it's unethical to essentially adopt away a poorer country's children. In terms of domestic, many birth mothers agree to place their children only in an open adoption, where they retain contact. After the adoption, they find that they have no legal recourse to enforce the "openness" to which the adoptive parents agreed, and the adoptive parents close the adoption. I'm going to stop now, because this is getting too long, but I have significant concerns about domestic adoption as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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Sounds like a fertile person to me. Nice to be you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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adoptive mom here - you are nuts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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she's not nuts... that stuff does happen, but I would guess it's a minority of cases... real nonetheless... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Hundreds of thousands of DOCUMENTED cases vs. your opinion? I'll take reality and fact. Why do you think the U.S. gov't SHUT DOWN adoptions from Guatamala, Vietnam, & other countries? Because of documented violations of children's human rights. And while I think many adoptive parents are wonderful people who are trying hard to do the right thing, I have a very low opinion of people like you, who seem to think that you should be granted a halo and applauded for taking other people's children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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cool off cha-cha...it's a chat room... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Spoken like someone who's conceding that she's been out-argued. Well, at least you're honest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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np: who said anything about a halo? I agree, you're nuts. There's probably a million above-board adoptions to the few questionable ones. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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you act as if the entirety of adoption is international adoption. there's domestic adoption as well as the foster-to-adopt program here. get off your horse long enough to see what's going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I'm not looking for a halo. I wanted children. I didn't consider it a rescue mission. The fact that you assumed so speaks volumes (negatively) about your mindset. Off with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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greenwich, 4 kids, believe that all people are essentially "good" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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NYC, one child, hmmmm... I religioius (Christian), pro choice, anti death penalty, hardly ever watch tv, think children should have a childhood not flashcards/hours of homework.... the list goes on and on :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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NYC; 2 kids; believe abortion is a killing of a life, but not sure I would support illegalizing it, but don't understand how many don't want to recognize that the baby isn't a blob of cells as most abortions happen after 7 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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I applaud that you oppose abortion as an individual, but aren't screaming for it to be illegal. I am pro-choice and find your appreciation for the gray area refreshing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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OR- I really wrestle with it. So complex. So horrifying. So saddened that with all the contraception choices available, abortion is so prevalent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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well, the science is not gray [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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brooklyn, 1, 1 on the way, anti-immigration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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brooklyn, 1, i think private schools are a waste. it's all about the parental involvement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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^^in response to the brooklyn poster above me, i'm pro-immigration [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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CT, 2 kids, circumcision is nearly always wrong [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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GA, 2 kids, think monogamy isn't natural, but I'm drinking the Koolade because it works for our society and our kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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Oops, replied in the wrong place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Am Jewish, agree, did not circ our sons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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Upstate NY, 3, plenty: I have no problem with gay marriage, completely understand illegal immigration and would likely do it myself if I had the misfortune of trying to raise a family on $5 a day, I would never in a million years be friends with a Republican but most members of my family are staunch GOPers and I love them dearly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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You are fantastic ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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can you fix the GOPers ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I wish. My mom voted for W twice!! An otherwise wonderful woman. I just don't get it. It sort of speaks to the image problems the Dems have given they are good, tolerant people IRL but just don't feel like the Dems speak to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I don't remember it having any political overtones (though I may have missed them since I was 7-8 when it was popular). It couldn't have been too political since we listened to it in public school. The woman is a freak! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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^^^oops, meant for the Free to be thread... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Boston suburb two kids. HATE OBAMA . Would vote for Hilary.I think private schools are a status symbol. Think most people do not wish each other well . Everyone wants to be the winner in some imaginary race of whose husband, house, kids are better.Religion is some made up bullshit that every body fights over and kills in the name of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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Park Slope. Two dc. Think adoption is full of more evil than good and this is coming from an adoptee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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Do you have a good relationship with your adoptive parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:02 AM Flag
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NJ, 2 dds, agree that overly large families (4+) is selfish/irresponsible, dc in strollers over 3 is pathetic/lazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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well you live in nj. If you lived in nyc and walked 3 miles a day quickly I doubt you would have your 3 yo walk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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NYC, 3, I think that all politically conservative people are insecure, stupid and not worth getting to know. And I think that living in the suburbs just isn't living. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I'm in NYC's forgotten borough, 1 child, I'm into mediumship [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.31.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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