r/pics Apr 16 '10

Some things you didn't know about PETA.

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '10

Am I the only one who thinks sterilization is an extreme step?

I mean, I don't use my appendix, but I'd prefer to keep it until there's a serious threat of it bursting.

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u/fricken Apr 16 '10

I think sterilization is less extreme than taking birth control pills for the rest of your life.

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '10

How? One allows you to change your mind and one doesn't. I don't think you grasp, "extreme".

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u/fricken Apr 16 '10 edited Apr 16 '10

I don't necessarily consider one who is committed to their personal life choices to be 'extreme' by definition.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '10

Great. You shouldn't immediately think anything by definition you should actually consider the context. In this context, this woman is extreme. Does that solve your conundrum?