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Babies Are No Longer Considered A Blessing
Jewish Press ^ | March 8, 2006 | Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Posted on 03/09/2006 5:16:12 PM PST by SJackson

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To: Alberta's Child
I wouldn't have been all that happy for him, either. When you consider how far overboard this guy has gone to defend Michael Jackson, I think of his kids as potential victims.

I'd suggest you read what he's written on the topic. Eventually he turned his back on Jackson. Before the recent court case. I can't fault him for trying to point out the error of Jackson's ways, unsuccessfully.

41 posted on 03/09/2006 6:15:39 PM PST by SJackson (There is but one language which can be held to these people, and this is terror, William Eaton)
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To: GOP_Proud
All our kids are adults now.

We have 22 grand children.

Another on the way.

Before my Mother died, she had over 250 descendants, and knew each by name. It is over 300 now.

She was born in 1903. My Father in 1901.
42 posted on 03/09/2006 6:19:41 PM PST by Dan(9698)
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To: SJackson

My wife and I added to the population of the Earth about 10 days ago. I forgot just how wonderful babies are!


43 posted on 03/09/2006 6:22:03 PM PST by Smedley
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To: pandoraou812

I was talking to a woman with three children at a playground yesterday and she kept telling me how she really didn't like children and was horrified at the thought of being a grandmother and terrified that her oldest son would make her one... she seems to tell perfect strangers this... her poor children.

Now me, if God sends me another, I'll be happy, and if not, I'm thinking, in ten years or so, if my children co-operated, I could be a grandmother...yippee!


Mrs VS


44 posted on 03/09/2006 6:25:18 PM PST by VeritatisSplendor
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To: Alberta's Child
I wouldn't have been all that happy for him, either. When you consider how far overboard this guy has gone to defend Michael Jackson, I think of his kids as potential victims.

You know, I read that again.

It's off topic, but important.

Clearly you think the Rabbi's children are at risk for molestation.

IMO, that's an outrageous accusation, but if true, one that should be acted on.

Immediately.

Time for Alberta's Child to step up to the plate and tell what he knows. Not on FR, but to the authorities.

Let us know how the investigation proceeds.

And thanks for the contribution to a cheery thread.

45 posted on 03/09/2006 6:26:56 PM PST by SJackson (There is but one language which can be held to these people, and this is terror, William Eaton)
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To: DaveLoneRanger; Tired of Taxes; wagglebee; DBeers

ping


46 posted on 03/09/2006 6:28:52 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: tbird5
I WISH I had 5. I was part of a large family and wanted a large one of my own. I just got started too late. You ARE lucky blessed.
47 posted on 03/09/2006 6:31:13 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Sun Descending
So says Putin to his people, too.

I'm glad I called in, too, as I tend to be shy, but each time I gain more confidence (that's not why I call) and don't let the host get away with talking over me until I've had my say. He's supposedly a conservative, loves his guns (and wife and three children I have no doubt), but is all over the map on some things.

Thank you for reminding me that it is not true about overpopulation across the board. And, yes, there is plenty of room left in this country, but what kind of a country do we want? Try to buy some farmland to build something affordable; I mean the deck is stacked against people who love and want more than one child.

It could get to the point where there will be sanctions against people who have more than one child, maybe not forced abortion, but there are some really ugly people out there. They have no love in their hearts so they don't anybody else to have any either, children help you grow in love, not that that's the reason you have them. I had mine, and most people here seem to have had theirs for the same reason, they wanted them and were willing to make the sacrifices, if not financial, the restrictions on your time and fun, to raise them. Then you get older and see that all that fun you supposedly missed was a blessing :-)

You can have a *lot* of fun doing things as a family!

48 posted on 03/09/2006 6:39:15 PM PST by Aliska
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To: VeritatisSplendor

Wow I feel for her children. Why would you have children if you don't like them? People really amaze more each day. My 6 yr old is the only aunt in her class and to all her friends shes a star. lol. If this women ever has grandchildren I hope she has her act together by then or her children realize shes not the grandmother type. I feel really sorry for her and her poor children.


49 posted on 03/09/2006 7:01:23 PM PST by pandoraou812 (dilligaf)
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To: tbird5

I come from a family of eight children. I wouldn't have had it any other way.


50 posted on 03/09/2006 7:01:30 PM PST by moog
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To: tbird5

My father and mother were never rich, but they NEVER went on the public dole. What gets to me beyond anything are those who have children and complain. There are those of us who would love to have the blessing of even having one.


51 posted on 03/09/2006 7:03:03 PM PST by moog
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To: pandoraou812

I think she is a gift from God. Now at 6 she is the joy of our lives. As far as apologizing for having your children I wouldnt. If you can afford them and give each the care he/she needs then I dont think its anyones business. I do resent the people who just have children to collect more welfare and really have no time or love for these children but you seem to have a it all together. I can relate to peoples stares and comments as years ago when I was pregnant with my 2rd son , had my other 2 children, my friend's twin babies in a double stroller in a store and the comments and rude stares were unreal. I just smiled and laughed but inside I was thinking people really are RUDE.


You must be a wonderful MOM. That is the most important thing one could ever be. And yes, those people are ignorant and rude.


52 posted on 03/09/2006 7:04:00 PM PST by moog
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To: Deepest South

I've a large family and have heard the litany of crude comments from complete strangers who have never spent a dime supporting me or my children yet they must express an opinion.

People used to count us (8 kids) when we went on trips, but we just took it in stride and laughed anytime someone did.


53 posted on 03/09/2006 7:05:01 PM PST by moog
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To: imskylark
I had a friend who was at the store with her 5 children and some man yelled at her, 'how dare you have all those children to take up MY oxygen!' I'm serious. He said that to her.

That person would have rued the day he tangled with me if he had said that to me or even if he would have said it in front of me.

54 posted on 03/09/2006 7:06:08 PM PST by moog
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To: HHFi

Unless you give birth to the Osmond family, of course.

I used to love watching them on Friday nights.


55 posted on 03/09/2006 7:06:43 PM PST by moog
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To: SJackson

They are indeed a blessing.

I will have had 5 in 8 more months and look forward to this last one immensely.

From newborn to 18.....I am very very blessed and grateful.

Folks who don't want children are fine....that's their choice...but I like em.

And I love making em.

Old Man.


56 posted on 03/09/2006 7:09:00 PM PST by wardaddy ("hillbilly car wash owner outta control")
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To: lawnguy

This is the key. Babies require commitment. I also think generations of high divorce rates have taken their toll. A lot of young adults I know would rather not risk putting their kids through a divorce.

Yet that is a copout too. I would LOVE to have that one special child and it kind of hurts when you see some that could abuse the privilege or when those that have had the privilege of having a child complain about mundane things.


57 posted on 03/09/2006 7:09:18 PM PST by moog
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To: SJackson; wardaddy

Babies are a blessing .....this rabbi is WRONG !


58 posted on 03/09/2006 7:09:59 PM PST by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Americanchild

You might ask mer who is going to foot the bill when she lives to be 95 years old!


59 posted on 03/09/2006 7:10:01 PM PST by cajungirl (no)
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To: VeritatisSplendor
Iwas talking to a woman with three children at a playground yesterday and she kept telling me how she really didn't like children and was horrified at the thought of being a grandmother and terrified that her oldest son would make her one... she seems to tell perfect strangers this... her poor children. Now me, if God sends me another, I'll be happy, and if not, I'm thinking, in ten years or so, if my children co-operated, I could be a grandmother...yippee!

That mom would have gotten an earful from me. Every stinking day I yearn to have a child. I am working towards having one, but it will be a LONG process. I can't believe someone would take it so much for granted, then again, maybe I could.

60 posted on 03/09/2006 7:11:07 PM PST by moog
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