The presence of a rare snail darter should not prevent a beneficial dam from being built. Neither, should the presence of a rare spotted owl prevent a forest from being logged. We should not hurt the environment needlessly, but governments should not put the protection of animals and plants over the welfare of people. This favoritism of sons over daughters, is leading many to kill their daughters. It is causing a shortage of available women for the men.
Studies show that the violent crime rate among single men is much higher than among married men.
This favoritism tears apart the fabric of society, as many single men, when they do not have strong moral values, often commit violent crimes. The custom of the dowry, in which a daughter's parents have to pay money to a son's parents, worsens the problem. Scripture on this page is in the World English Bible TM . The World English Bible TM is in the public domain.