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?
“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
“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
“All right! Let the fucking under strict Islamic guidelines begin.”
John Tarbuck • Wildlife Agent