Eugenics and Unwanted Sterilization in the United States

[Averageman]

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/b...united-states/
Coerced sterilization is a shameful part of America’s history, and one doesn’t have to go too far back to find examples of it. Used as a means of controlling “undesirable” populations – immigrants, people of color, poor people, unmarried mothers, the disabled, the mentally ill – federally-funded sterilization programs took place in 32 states throughout the 20th century. Driven by prejudiced notions of science and social control, these programs informed policies on immigration and segregation.

Interesting read.

[RetroRevolver77]

Make it simple, no welfare without sterilization.

[khc3]

No “aid for children” without Norplant. That seems reasonable.

[docsherm]

Make it simple, no welfare without sterilization.

I see no issues. Can't take care of yourself? Ok then how are you going to care for children?

[khc3]

Some people have to hit hard times before they improve their decision making. I wouldn’t want someone permanently punished for what may be, hopefully, a temporary setback.

[Bubba FAL]

Some people have to hit hard times before they improve their decision making. I wouldn’t want someone permanently punished for what may be, hopefully, a temporary setback.

Norplant is not permanent.

[RetroRevolver77]

Some people have to hit hard times before they improve their decision making. I wouldn’t want someone permanently punished for what may be, hopefully, a temporary setback.

You're right, we should just end all welfare, every last tax supported social program. If you fall down into hard times then let the good community or your bible based church help you back on your feet. If no one helps you, then it's likely for good reason.

[Vandal]

You're right, we should just end all welfare, every last tax supported social program. If you fall down into hard times then let the good community or your bible based church help you back on your feet. If no one helps you, then it's likely for good reason.

You mean similar to how it was done prior to the Great Depression?

There are absolutely some out there who should not be allowed to breed.

[Business_Casual]

This shameful thinking is the source of much of the Nazi theories that are unacceptable. Be careful here.

[ABNAK]

This shameful thinking is the source of much of the Nazi theories that are unacceptable. Be careful here.

While some of your views are a little to the left of mine in other threads, I have to agree 100% with your statement above.

Now there is perhaps a fine line between forced sterilization and coerced birth control (like no more $$$ for you if you keep spitting out more welfare recipients).