Reply #47: I don't recall saying

[Maple]

that anyone or anything was 'expendable'. However, it will happen whether you and I like it or not.

I certainly have no problem with trying to save species...but that doesn't mean we'll be able to save them all.

I've never read Greg Easterbrook, but I'll check out that book.

I don't recall saying 'don't worry, be happy' either.

I said 'don't give up.'

By all means, work towards a better world. It's the only one we have for now.

But that won't get done by anybody, if we all convince ourselves there is no point, and that we are all doomed anyway.