Solomon: The funny thing is that people need to get a license to drive a car, but does someone want to have children? No classes required, no license, no training, etc. Everyone can do it without having to do absolutely anything else (except possess a pair of gonads, and get busy). Probably why everyone feels entitled to do so, huh? :)
Yup, I suppose you're right. It's quite interesting, and something I've thought about a lot. :)
@cofty: Wow, thanks for defending me! I couldn't sleep last night because this thread made me very stressed (yes, i get stressed quite easily)... but your post made me feel better. And I just want to say that I appreciate your reasonable, calm approach you've taken on this thread. You didn't let your emotions get the best of you like I did. I really admire that. How do you do it?
wasblind: Um, just another clarification: That is not what I was joking about. I was joking about not being psychic. I'm sure you didn't mean to take my words out of context, but you did misunderstand me. I never joked about anyone enjoying hitting children.
EP: Wow, you did a good thing (which obviously you know)! I'm afraid that if I ever see someone hitting a child like that, I will be too frightened to say anything. :(