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Obviously "bizarre population pitch" is an innapropriate way to phrase it, but it's this article's title

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[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It just halves the family income I guess nothing major. Doubt they are going to pay me double.

[–] AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world 7 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

So many people think that if their owner wasn't taxed as much, or if the company could save money somehow, it would mean they would get a raise. No Jimbob, you sweet summer child, the owner is just going to pocket the savings and pay you the same.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 2 points 18 hours ago

People never taught how slave owners said the same thing.

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe the dads are supposed to work double shifts.

I think even just getting rid of at-will employment for expectant parents and people with dependents would provide safe incentive for having more kids.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 4 points 18 hours ago

Imagine working double shift In Japan. 70 hr work weeks is supposedly standard.

Also nothing like being a absent dad. Real traditional values.