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In reply to the discussion: AGW: a bigger issue than overpopulation? [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,461 posts)33. You said "Climate change will fix that (overpopulation)" is your position
so I'm confused about what your position is, then (because 'fix' and 'solve' are synonyms, I'd say). You now seem to be saying there is an ideal world population for you, that is independent of the actual carrying capacity (because you regard people starving to death from a carrying capacity reduced by AGW as different from 'overpopulation' killing them), and that having a few extra billion die in pain and suffering would be a cheaper way to get to the number you desire. Other people are putting forward ideas like free contraception for anyone who wants it. But you're concerned about the 'return on investment' there, compared with watching the unwanted extra children dying, which would be cheaper.
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AGW. But then, I've always held nature & wildlife in higher regard than people. nt
raouldukelives
Jan 2013
#18
‘Population Bomb’ scientist: ‘Nobody’ has the right to ‘as many children as they want’
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#20
Nope, no special powers. And I'm just as human and illusion-ridden as the next schmoe.
GliderGuider
Jan 2013
#35
Your scenario (roughly double the death rate) would still be 'overpopulation'
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#23
You said "Climate change will fix that (overpopulation)" is your position
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2013
#33