India man to sue parents for giving birth

A 27-year-old Indian plans to sue his parents for giving birth to his father without his consent.

Raphael Samuel, a businessman from Mumbai, told the BBC that it was unfair to bring children to the world because they had to endure suffering for life.

Mr. Samuel, of course, understands that our consent can not be sought before we are born, but insists that "it was not our decision to be born".

So, since we did not ask to be born, we should be paid for the rest of our lives, he said.

Such a request could lead to dissension within any family, but Mr. Samuel stated that he was very good with his parents (both lawyers) and that they seemed to be dealing with it with a lot of humor.

In a statement, her mother, Kavita Karnad Samuel, explained her response to the "recent upheaval that my son has created".

"I must admire the temerity of my son to sue his parents, knowing that we are both lawyers, and if Raphael could offer a rational explanation as to how we could have obtained his consent to be born, I Will accept my fault, "she said.

Mr. Samuel's belief is rooted in what is called an anti-natalism – a philosophy that holds that life is so full of misery that people should stop procreating immediately.

This, he says, would progressively eliminate humanity from the Earth, which would also be much better for the planet.

"It's no use for humanity, so many people are suffering, and if humanity is extinct, the Earth and the animals would be happier, they will certainly be better off, and no human being will suffer. Human existence is totally useless.

A year ago, he created a Facebook page, Nihilanand, which features posters depicting his images with a huge false beard, an eye mask and anti-natalist messages such as "Do not force a child to live in this world, a career, kidnappings and slavery? "Or:" Your parents have had instead of a toy or a dog, you do not owe them anything you are their entertainment. "

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Mr. Samuel says that he remembers having anti-natalist thoughts at the age of five.

"I was a normal child." One day, I was very frustrated and I did not want to go to school but my parents were constantly asking me to go in. So I told them asked: "Why did you have me? "And my father had no answer, I think that he had been able to answer, maybe I would not have thought that way."

As the idea grew and took shape in his mind, he decided to talk to his parents. He says that his mother reacted "very well" and that Dad also "warms" to the idea.

"Mom said that she wished she had met me before my birth and that if she had done it, she would certainly not have me," he says, laughing and adding that she saw the reason in her argument.

"She told me that she was very young when she had me and that she did not know that she had another option." But that's it that I'm trying to say – everyone has the opportunity. "

In his statement, his mother also stated that it was unfair to focus on "a shine of what he believes in".

"His belief in anti-natalism, his concern for the burden that Earth's resources represent for useless life, his sensitivity to the unintentional pain felt by children growing up and so many others. have been sadly forgotten.

"I am very happy that my son grew up as a fearless and independent young man, sure to find his way to happiness."

Mr. Samuel stated that his decision to sue his parents was based solely on his belief that the world would be a much better place without the presence of human beings.

So six months ago, one day at breakfast, he told his mother that he was planning to sue her. "She said you're fine, but do not expect you to feel safe, I'm going to destroy you in court." Mr. Samuel is now looking for a lawyer to defend himself, but until now, he has not been very successful.

"I know it's going to be thrown out the door because no judge will hear it, but I want to file a case because I want to make a point."

His publications on Facebook have also elicited many reactions, "some positive, but mostly negative", some even advising him to "kill himself". Concerned mothers also asked her what would happen if their children saw her messages.

"Some argue logically, some are offended and others offending.Among those who misuse me, let them abuse me.But many people tell me that they support me but can not do not say it publicly for any reason, I ask them to come and talk, "he says.

His critics also say that he does it to advertise.

"I do not do that for advertising," he says, "but I want the idea to be made public.This simple idea that it is normal not to have a child."

I ask him if he is unhappy to be born.

"I would not like to be born.But it's not that I'm unhappy in my life.My life is beautiful, but I would prefer not to be here.You know that it's like s & d. There was a nice room, but I do not want to be in this room, "he says.