I can't disagree with anything you've said. Much of it mirrors thoughts I have had myself, as far as the likely direction of things on a large scale for our country. The rather simplistic correlation I often make is that the snowball that's rolling down hill is well past the point of no return; it is too late for its momentum to be arrested. I want to believe the timeline can still be longer than what you say, but I sure wouldn't bet a large sum of money against what you say, that's for sure. But I generally try to be more of an optimist; that's just how I am wired.
I am staunchly pro-life. It's a major line in the sand for me when considering who I will vote for, at any level. And mine is founded in religion - in my faith. I have to say, I had never considered your viewpoint, as far as those who are the problem giving birth to and raising future problems. Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet this morning but that actually makes sense to me. However, I would counter with two things. The first is that God can and does use anyone, and any situation, for His purpose. Because yours isn't founded on religious beliefs that probably doesn't hold a lot of water, but it is something I strongly believe. The second is this: the kids don't always reflect that parents. I am a shining example of that myself. With regards to most beliefs/morals, I am pretty much the opposite to the people my parents were. Probably on a larger scale what you stated is closer to accurate. I am just pointing out that it's certainly not absolute.
I wasn't suggesting I don't have religious principles, only that I held defensible pro-life viewpoints that were persuasive from an agnostic perspective.
Unfortunately, I fear that the chapter in Freakanomics outlining the rise and fall of Chauchesku <sp> in Romania seems relevant to the West at present. Those not aborted were his demise. In the current case, my circle of care is reducing because we are under attack (literally, not figuratively) in skirmishes on our own soil from Antifa, unauthorized immigration by non-Catholic Latinos, and a host of others. It's hard to call it an insurrection when its sanctioned by the plans of a major political party.
All I care is about stalling "progress" and kicking the can down the road as long as possible for the American way of life. I now believe self-inflicted genocide might be advantageous for the forces of good, even as we scream from the rooftops to society "don't harm yourself or your own progeny".
The nihilism creeps in: "you were just going to harm my family and country in the future anyway, go ahead and slow your progress by reducing your own ranks".
Who are these people I speak of?:
-Those that want to destroy systems rather than repair and improve them
-Those that think violence is acceptable in the face of opposing speech
-Those that wish to usurp the liberty and autonomy of those that are producers in society through their labors
-Those that wish to seize the assets, ideas, work product, or commodities that good Americans generate.
-Those that wish to suppress or harm others based upon the targets race or religion.
As for me, I've passively retreated from conflict. Moved. Change my kids schooling. Reduced financial dependence on any lender or creditor. Grown my relationships with neighbors and local government that is of like minds. Focused on local charity instead of national causes.
If I'm completely wrong, at least I've improved local conditions. If I'm right, I've tended my own garden without harming anyone.
