...wouldn't those negative consequences, though not insignificant, be offset by such positives as a lower rate of consumption of nonrenewable resources, less population pressure on degraded environments, increased ability to address climate issues, and reduced pressures on food and water supplies where those are under population stress? I anticipate you are going to suggest that the negative consequences most often attributed to overpopulation are actually a result of other factors. I am somewhat receptive to such arguments, which have some currency in far left circles as well of course, though so far I have not encountered them marshalled in a way I find very convincing. Or perhaps you have a different view entirely -- my apologies if I am putting words in your mouth. hugzu ;-p |