Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently made a dig at Kamala Harris for not having biological children, insinuating that this somehow makes her less of an adult or less humble. As someone who has chosen not to have children, this kind of rhetoric hits close to home and exposes the underlying bias and judgment that society often places on individuals who do not conform to traditional family norms.
The idea that parenthood is the ultimate marker of maturity or humility is not only outdated but also harmful. It reduces a person’s worth and value to their reproductive choices, completely disregarding the complexity of individual lives and the multitude of reasons why someone may or may not have children.… Continue reading
I find it absolutely ridiculous that someone like J.D. Vance feels disoriented and disturbed by childless people. Who would have thought that the personal choices of others could have such a profound impact on someone’s well-being? It’s truly mind-boggling how some individuals feel entitled to dictate how others should live their lives.
The fact that Vance is so fixated on the idea of people having children is not only bizarre but also concerning. It raises questions about his own insecurities and personal beliefs. Why is he so obsessed with the idea of procreation? Is he trying to compensate for something in his own life?… Continue reading
As a woman who has made the conscious decision to not have children, I found myself feeling a range of emotions after the recent comments made by JD Vance, and subsequently defended by his wife, Usha Vance. The sentiment that people who choose not to have children should have less rights is not only insulting but also deeply troubling. It’s disheartening to see individuals in positions of power advocating for such regressive and discriminatory views.
The idea that someone’s worth or rights as a citizen should be tied to their decision to have children is not just absurd; it’s dangerous. As a society, we should be moving towards greater inclusivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of their choices regarding parenthood.… Continue reading
I cannot wrap my head around the audacity of J.D. Vance’s statement urging the right to ‘go to war’ with people who don’t want kids. As someone who has never felt the desire to have children, I find this notion utterly ridiculous. It seems like just another ploy to divide us further and incite unnecessary conflict.
The idea that everyone can be an exceptional mother or father is simply not rooted in reality. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent, and that is perfectly okay. Each individual has the right to make decisions about their own life without facing judgment or condemnation from others, especially from a political figure like Vance.… Continue reading
As a woman who has consciously chosen not to have children, the recent comments by JD Vance attacking “childless” Democrats struck a personal chord. The underlying assumption that not having children somehow equates to a lack of stake in the future of our country is not only insulting but also profoundly misguided. The idea that only those who have biological children have a vested interest in the well-being of our nation is severely flawed.
Vance’s remarks not only disregard the countless reasons why individuals may not have children but also undermine the contributions and concerns of those without offspring. The notion that family status dictates one’s value or commitment to society is archaic and exclusionary.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker