Since you have brought up the issue of legions of men doomed to unhappy lives, I wonder what kind of a life you think the unwanted girl-children will have? If sex selection were outlawed, do you not think that there would be a significant possibility of these unwanted children leading equally miserable lives?
Also, since you seem to see no good reasons for sex selection, consider the fact that in most countries where sex selection is an issue, there is significant gender discrimination. Males have a much greater chance of success in almost every field of life. I would suspect that this may be a reason for prospective parents to select boys rather than girls. It may not be a selfish decision based on the child's potential to support his or her parents in old age, but may instead be based on that child's chances of success and happiness.
Ducks tend to be smallish and squishy. You might want to consider trading up - something large and threatening, like a swan, would probably provide better protection.
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I think you will find that it is the exact same species to which you presumably belong. Carry on.
Since you have brought up the issue of legions of men doomed to unhappy lives, I wonder what kind of a life you think the unwanted girl-children will have? If sex selection were outlawed, do you not think that there would be a significant possibility of these unwanted children leading equally miserable lives? Also, since you seem to see no good reasons for sex selection, consider the fact that in most countries where sex selection is an issue, there is significant gender discrimination. Males have a much greater chance of success in almost every field of life. I would suspect that this may be a reason for prospective parents to select boys rather than girls. It may not be a selfish decision based on the child's potential to support his or her parents in old age, but may instead be based on that child's chances of success and happiness.
Ducks tend to be smallish and squishy. You might want to consider trading up - something large and threatening, like a swan, would probably provide better protection.