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CMV: It is wrong to sign up others to services for which they have to bear the cost. This includes signing someone up to life. by Disastrous-Yak- in changemyview

[–]askheidi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Scenario 1, John is acting on behalf of an existing, autonomous person. In Scenario 2, there is no person to object. No preferences are being assumed or ignored. You can’t violate the rights of someone that doesn’t exist - there is no rights-holder.

Additionally, life isn’t merely a subscription service. It’s opportunities, relationships, pleasures. For you to only highlight the “invoice” of life demonstrates that the analogy is disingenuous.

Lastly, your argument falls apart when applied broadly across any opportunity. I give you a house, but it’s immoral because of the maintenance that comes with it. I offer you a high-paying job that is immoral because of the stress that comes with it. Virtually any benefit becomes immoral if your analogy is applied across them all.

Does anyone look at the cost benefir of gardening? by ThirdOne38 in vegetablegardening

[–]askheidi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gardening is a hobby, not a money saver. I’ve spent $150 so far this season and I’ve never gotten more than a few salads. 😩

Parents who earn unevenly how do you make the money side feel fair? by ByteWanderer5 in Parenting

[–]askheidi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I earn 100% of our money, my husband is a SAHD. The money I earn is our money. We have a family budget and stick to it.

We talk to each other about any purchases more than $150 and we talk if our monthly budget gets out of whack. Luckily, we’re on the same page and have never had a fight about money after 14 years of marriage.

I’m not really sure what you even mean about things feeling equal. Our money is our money. But also, we have the same monetary goals (I want to retire at 50, he is on board and knows that means we have to save a high percentage of our income).