hmmmm...

I've heard of the "arms race" (in military terms) but I don't think I've heard of the "offspring race."

If we assume that this is what is occurring I would make an observation. The problem with the "offspring race" is that in most regions of the globe where it is practiced, people do not produce enough food to provide for the populations... and many die a horrible death. More reason to implement change.

PS Not being negative here but I would not use anything that is going on in France as an example of something happening anywhere else... the government in that country is unique if not totally bizzare.