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Contraception for everyone

A Jan. 19 letter claims that “life is good” because our world population can still fit in Texas. Though true, is it desirable? Has the author been on the streets of India or Bangladesh, or seen the young populations of Africa that are growing up with inadequate nutrition, education and jobs ahead? I have, and it’s not a happy sight.

We’re never going to be able to redistribute the world’s people evenly, so why isn’t it better to help them all control their numbers so that everyone can grow up in a good situation, wanted and cared for as a child, and with opportunity as an adult?

Every sperm and egg in existence isn’t going to create a person anyway, so why not believe in goals that result in more quality of life and happiness for all? Contraception is a great start, and should be supported for everyone.

Roz Luther

Spokane

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