@ Duggars - Thoughts?

Tofumonkey · November 2011

Do you think it sounds like somebody is clapping when she walks?

Emily523 · November 2011

Tofumonkey:
Do you think it sounds like somebody is clapping when she walks?

LOL! Disgusting mental picture though. Barf.

ktkl09 · November 2011

Tofumonkey:
Do you think it sounds like somebody is clapping when she walks?

You are one of my favorite people. Hahaha.

Shekels831 · November 2011

I honestly think the Duggars are good parents and their kids seem well-rounded. Since they aren't relying on the gov't for any assistance, it really isn't much of a concern for me how many kids they have. I hope she and her doctor are taking her health into account. I think a lot of the backlash towards them revolves around their religious views which is unfair.

Personally, I want to be able to give my children the personal attention and financial stability we can afford. I don't think I could do that with 20 kids, but it doesn't seem like any of those kids lack from love, material things, morals or care. A lot more parents of one or two kids can't even claim that.

Jetur20 · November 2011

Dup - posted before I finished the last sentence.

Jetur20 · November 2011

kelly321:
welshgirl:
Honestly? I wonder if she'll die in childbirth at some point. Or of complications. I thought that their last daughter's premature birth would be the sign from God they were looking for, that they should stop having babies. But if it isn't, I don't know what sign they'll need.

My other thought is that it's not about God at all - they're just addicted to pregnancy and small babies. And now the celebrity.
I loved that someone on my month board said this:
"What I find most ironic, is when someone that is "pro-choice" starts judging the Duggar's. Seriously.
If you are pro-choice, you have no say in her bodily decisions and quite frankly, you should exit the conversation."
Because many (although certainly not all) of those who are getting upset about her having yet another baby are, in fact, pro-choice. What's the motto again? My uterus, my choice? You can't have it both ways. Either you want people to stay out of choices regarding your uterus and then you do the same for them, or you get upset because of their choices, voice your opinion, and have to accept that they'll do the same when they're upset about yours.

I don't think that's quite the same unless the pro-choice judger is trying to make having so many babies illegal, as are many pro-lifers with abortion. Or, you know, threatening doctors that do abortions - was this judger threatening the Duggar's doctor?

Being pro-anything doesn't mean you don't get to have an opinion. I am pro choice and think that having 20 kids is stupid. I don't see how she can take care of all of them properly and bet that the older kids are basically constant babysitters. Maybe all the money they make from their celebrity will help pay for college and any potential medical issues some of her kids may have, but I don't think that is the best way to plan things and it's a bit irresponsible.

I don't understand how being pro choice means I don't get to have my opinion. I don't get to force my opinion onto others lives, but I still get to have an opinion. Just like I have no problem with someone being pro-life and thinking that abortion is killing a baby - just don't try to stop others from doing it who don't believe that.

kelly321 · November 2011

Jetur20:
kelly321:
welshgirl:
Honestly? I wonder if she'll die in childbirth at some point. Or of complications. I thought that their last daughter's premature birth would be the sign from God they were looking for, that they should stop having babies. But if it isn't, I don't know what sign they'll need.

My other thought is that it's not about God at all - they're just addicted to pregnancy and small babies. And now the celebrity.
I loved that someone on my month board said this:
"What I find most ironic, is when someone that is "pro-choice" starts judging the Duggar's. Seriously.
If you are pro-choice, you have no say in her bodily decisions and quite frankly, you should exit the conversation."
Because many (although certainly not all) of those who are getting upset about her having yet another baby are, in fact, pro-choice. What's the motto again? My uterus, my choice? You can't have it both ways. Either you want people to stay out of choices regarding your uterus and then you do the same for them, or you get upset because of their choices, voice your opinion, and have to accept that they'll do the same when they're upset about yours.

I don't think that's quite the same unless the pro-choice judger is trying to make having so many babies illegal, as are many pro-lifers with abortion. Or, you know, threatening doctors that do abortions - was this judger threatening the Duggar's doctor?
I don't understand how being pro choice means I don't get to have my opinion. I don't get to force my opinion onto others lives, but I still get to have an opinion. Just like I have no problem with someone being pro-life and thinking that abortion is killing a baby - just don't try to stop others from doing it who don't believe that.

I didn't say you couldn't have an opinion. That was actually the second option I listed: "you get upset because of their choices, voice your opinion, and have to accept that they'll do the same when they're upset about yours." I was referring to the people who get upset when people express their pro-life opinions (like those who think the Duggars shouldn't express their religious beliefs re: anti-birth control on their own website. I think that gem was on my month board) but then feel free to say something like "she should be sterilized for the good of her 19/20 living children." Either everyone gets to express their opinions or nobody does.

Like I said - my annoyance at the level of this discussion on other boards carried over to this board and I got preachy even though there was no justification for it here. Sorry :-)

Jetur20 · November 2011

kelly321:
Jetur20:
kelly321:
welshgirl:
Honestly? I wonder if she'll die in childbirth at some point. Or of complications. I thought that their last daughter's premature birth would be the sign from God they were looking for, that they should stop having babies. But if it isn't, I don't know what sign they'll need.

My other thought is that it's not about God at all - they're just addicted to pregnancy and small babies. And now the celebrity.
I loved that someone on my month board said this:
"What I find most ironic, is when someone that is "pro-choice" starts judging the Duggar's. Seriously.
If you are pro-choice, you have no say in her bodily decisions and quite frankly, you should exit the conversation."
Because many (although certainly not all) of those who are getting upset about her having yet another baby are, in fact, pro-choice. What's the motto again? My uterus, my choice? You can't have it both ways. Either you want people to stay out of choices regarding your uterus and then you do the same for them, or you get upset because of their choices, voice your opinion, and have to accept that they'll do the same when they're upset about yours.

I don't think that's quite the same unless the pro-choice judger is trying to make having so many babies illegal, as are many pro-lifers with abortion. Or, you know, threatening doctors that do abortions - was this judger threatening the Duggar's doctor?
I don't understand how being pro choice means I don't get to have my opinion. I don't get to force my opinion onto others lives, but I still get to have an opinion. Just like I have no problem with someone being pro-life and thinking that abortion is killing a baby - just don't try to stop others from doing it who don't believe that.
I didn't say you couldn't have an opinion. That was actually the second option I listed: "you get upset because of their choices, voice your opinion, and have to accept that they'll do the same when they're upset about yours." I was referring to the people who get upset when people express their pro-life opinions (like those who think the Duggars shouldn't express their religious beliefs re: anti-birth control on their own website. I think that gem was on my month board) but then feel free to say something like "she should be sterilized for the good of her 19/20 living children." Either everyone gets to express their opinions or nobody does.
Like I said - my annoyance at the level of this discussion on other boards carried over to this board and I got preachy even though there was no justification for it here. Sorry :-)

I was responding more to the quote than what you said, so it seems that we agree. Also, that sterilization comment is just crazy.

stever · November 2011

welshgirl:
Honestly? I wonder if she'll die in childbirth at some point. Or of complications. I thought that their last daughter's premature birth would be the sign from God they were looking for, that they should stop having babies. But if it isn't, I don't know what sign they'll need.

My other thought is that it's not about God at all - they're just addicted to pregnancy and small babies. And now the celebrity.

All of this.

stever · November 2011

ktkl09:
Whatever but I can't imagine my body having been pregnant and given birth 20 times. Gross.

This too.

stever · November 2011

Tofumonkey:
Do you think it sounds like somebody is clapping when she walks?

Bwahahaha... And I remember someone on TB saying, when she was KU with #18 or 19, that they're "surprised her ute is dragging on the floor."

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