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Silvia Gasparini's avatar

Kolia's beard is spectacular! I love beards. I also love multi-species evacuations... But I was a bit surprised by the cursory reference to abortion. Of course in a war zone it's going to be a problem, and a heartbreaking one, but I hadn't thought of it until now. Do you have any information about the incidence, and diy versus medically assisted?=

Anna Bowles's avatar

I don't think he meant it in the context of the war, just as a general philosophy. I must admit I haven't thought about wartime abortions either. In occupied territory there must be a lot of diy attempts to get rid of unwanted pregnancies resulting from rape by Russian soldiers. In free Ukraine I guess whatever system was already in place, still applies.

David Petersen's avatar

The man interviewed was different, such a person during peace times I imagine would slip under the proverbial radar but in a way today he is a living example of the power of pluralism where a society can benefit from the actions of individuals who are/were free to follow the dictates of their conscience rather than be subsumed MAGA like into conforming to the obedience to a point of view that served not the interest of a society but instead the will of a single individual whose single virtue is the ability to gaslight. Still, not wanting to armchair quarterback, as I read the article I also wondered was he not also helping some of those who perhaps are waiting for russia to invade and take over ..my ignorance is showing here, but still interesting person, interesting interview.

Anna Bowles's avatar

I'm sure some of the people he's helping are zhduni, but there's no way to tell and I'm not sure it really matters when it comes to handing out kettles and vacuum cleaners. It's mostly families with kids; and the kids aren't to blame.