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area51

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5. In regards to the U.S.,

Reply to MindMover (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 09:57 AM

Apr 2012

there's a problem with finite resources, and there aren't enough jobs to go around for everyone who wants one. That's part of the reason we're still in the 2nd Great Depression.

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Population growth isn't really our problem [View all] MindMover Apr 2012 OP

This sounds good. RC Apr 2012 #1

Except cprise Apr 2012 #2

This also presumes, against the evidence, that the fertility decrease is voluntary and controllable saras Apr 2012 #3

Overconsumption by first world citizens is at least 50% of the problem. nt raccoon Apr 2012 #4

In regards to the U.S., area51 Apr 2012 #5