I think overpopulation is a problem. And it is exacerbated by improper distribution of resources.
I don't have children, and never will.
In general, I think it is immoral to have children, both because of overpopulation, and because one is deciding to bring someone into the world without their consent. (Ask robvalue about that second part if you need it explained to you. His perspective is interesting.) I say, "in general," because, of course, accidents happen even among those who are careful, and different options are available in different parts of the world. Someone who has no access to birth control is not at all in the same situation as someone who does, and so allowances should be considered for differences in circumstances. I don't think that people should be intentionally having children.
I don't have children, and never will.
In general, I think it is immoral to have children, both because of overpopulation, and because one is deciding to bring someone into the world without their consent. (Ask robvalue about that second part if you need it explained to you. His perspective is interesting.) I say, "in general," because, of course, accidents happen even among those who are careful, and different options are available in different parts of the world. Someone who has no access to birth control is not at all in the same situation as someone who does, and so allowances should be considered for differences in circumstances. I don't think that people should be intentionally having children.
"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence."
— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding, Section X, Part I.
