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In reply to the discussion: No Kids - No Debt - No Regret [View all]BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)So much land being eaten by developers. Humans have insatiable desires--of course! In itself there is nothing wrong with that; its how things are, how we're made. We all want to live as comfortably as we can and satisfy our needs and desires. All creatures want that--to live.
The more people, the more strain on the planet. As the human population expands, other species dwindle and die out to make room for our endless needs. It's tragic in itself and tragic for us , because we destroy the very things that make our survival possible and worthwhile.
But having a relatively short lifespan, we're not too good at seeing the long term effects of our actions. We tend to do what we *want*, not thinking of the larger ramifications.
I am proud that I knew at a young age that I wasn't interested in kids, *and* that the world didnt need any contribution to the sheer numbers of us from me.