I caught part of an educational channel special story on TV tonight...

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It said that the number one cause of death of pregnant women or brand new mothers was homicide by their significant others (boyfriend/husband, current or ex).

The #1 cause of death.

Fuck.

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I've never attributed the pejorative sense to 'selfish'

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in her argument. She's usually ripping someone a new one for arguing that having kids is a benefit to society. I've always gotten the sense that she just wants them to admit that they spawned for their own needs and wants and weren't doing her any favors.