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“Hi, how are you?”

“To be honest, I’m pretty worried.”

“Why, what’s up?”

“Pregnant men.”

“Pregnant men? Sure that’s wonderful. We’re all equal now.”

“I know, I know. That’s what social justice is all about: complete equality.”

“So what’s the problem?”

“Overpopulation.”

“Overpopulation? What do you mean?”

“The planet is already struggling to keep up with the demands made upon it by us humans. There’s just too many of us.”

“That’s true, yes. We’re a blight upon existence.”

“Well if things are that bad already with just women giving birth, what are things going to be like when men start giving birth as well. Because of course they can.”

“Of course they can, yes. We all know that. But it’s just that up till now, because of prejudice and ignorance, through all of human history no man has ever given birth. But that’s all about to completely change.”

“Yes it is. But what about so the population increase that will follow?”

“Yes, I see what you mean. I’ll have to think about it. Maybe governments will have to award themselves increased powers so as to cope with the situation. Because we’re already on the precipice.”

“We are. And this could push us right over the edge.”

“You’re right. Our people need to have a serious talk about this.”