Iran Urges Population To Have More Babies

Fearing that an aging population could strain social services, Iranian leaders have reversed the nation’s pro-family-planning policies and are now urging citizens to have more children. What do you think?

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  “Government has no right to pressure individuals to have children. That’s strictly the role of the individuals’ parents, extended family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.”

  Marvin Weddle –
  Noodle Maker

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  “Just flat-out asking them is not going to work. You have to cause a national power grid failure to dim the lights, and then maybe put on a little Behzad Ranjbaran by launching a fleet of loudspeaker-equipped vans.”

  Penny Lawrence –
  Marble Setter

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  “All right! Let the fucking under strict Islamic guidelines begin.”

  John Tarbuck –
  Wildlife Agent