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[–] getshanked 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Yes but ultimately, they are still not the same. And if they have their own family, you can bet you’re coming in 2nd place. Family is legacy, it’s your mark left on the world, and the people who have it seem to be at peace while the childless are forever unsettled and confronted with a completely pointless existence.

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[–] PaulNeriAustralia ago 

"mark left on the world" - yes, at best a little tribe of consumers; at worst additions to the prison population.

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[–] getshanked ago  (edited ago)

Yes very good goy. Submit. Swallow the black pill.

Kill yourself.

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[–] midnightblue1335 ago 

And if they have their own family, you can bet you’re coming in 2nd place.

It's absurd that such statements even need to be made, but this is 2020 Clown World, where nothing makes sense, and absurdity is the new normal.

Hypothetical- u/getshanked is my best friend. We have grown up since birth together, been through it all together- thick and thin, good times and bad times. We've suffered, delighted, triumphed, and failed- all together, having each other's backs the entire time.

But then a moment comes in our mid 30s where I have a decision- my son and you coincidentally turn out to have a disease that requires an organ transplant. I happen to be a perfect match for you and my son. Giving up my organ will significantly shorten my life, and make me live in near ceaseless agony. I've known you for 35 years, but I've only known my son for 10 years.

Do you know how long it would take me to make the decision of who gets my organ? Less than a second. There wouldn't even be a question about it in my mind. And if you were my true friend, you would absolutely understand- and if the roles were reversed, I would expect the same from you. This does not devalue our friendship- it's just a matter of "Only one of these potential transplant recipients can carry on my name and genetic line. You, my friend, are not that recipient." Of course, I would do anything in my power to assist in getting you your own transplant, but my immediate concern would be on my son.