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0 pointslotsofpulp7y ago0 comments

There is a significantly different return on investment between children and pets, for individuals and society.

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pavel_lishin7y ago· 2 in thread

I don't see why this means that it's ok to pay someone to care for your child during the day, but not ok to pay someone to take care for your dog during the day.

lotsofpulpOP7y ago

I didn’t make that claim, but I was pointing out a reason why someone might not equate the two.

pavel_lishin7y ago

Children have two legs, dogs and cats have four.

ohazi7y ago

The connection I feel with another human or another living thing has zero correlation with their value to society.

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