I have not read it though now I want to.
The reproduction rate in first world countries is very low. The fastest growing countries are third world countries where it is still common for families to have 7+ children. It's those countries that are contributing to an increasing population, not first world countries.
I have not read it though now I want to.
Pearl, many people are not having kids. The reproduction rate in first world countries is very low. The fastest growing countries are third world countries where it is still common for families to have 7+ children. It's those countries that are contributing to an increasing population, not first world countries.
There have been groups in the US encouraging couples to have one child (or fewer) since the 60s, but yeah, it's third world countries where the population is really exploding. We will eventually outstrip the planet's food supply at the rate we are going.
"Anti-humanism" referring to an overwhelming majority of scientific researchers supporting climate change findings produced using the scientific method.
Because caring about the fucking thing WE LIVE ON is "anti-humanist". Oh, for fuck's sake, people, is this how ridiculous conservatives really are on the environment?
The Everyday Christian White Folks Under Siege
Ah yes, that poor oppressed minority.
Ah yes, that poor oppressed minority.
Ah yes, that poor oppressed minority.
Those aren't my words so why are you quoting me?
Please refer to post #7 of this thread.
Was it a quote from somewhere else? Or did you just retype the caption from wherever you got the picture from?
the iron horse said:No surprise.
If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
~John 15:18 (New International Version)
sounds a bit like a 8 year old who was not allowed a third serving of chips, calling his parents tyrannical monstersBut now, we are beset on all sides by propaganda promoting a radically different viewpoint. According to this idea, humans are a cancer upon the Earth, a horde of vermin whose unconstrained aspirations and appetites are endangering the natural order. This is the core idea of antihumanism.
It's a strange viewpoint. Let's all kill ourselves at 5pm Thursday, let's exterminate our entire species, to save the earth!
our greatest thinkers developed a concept of civilization dedicated to human betterment and “unalienable rights” among which are “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” proudly asserting that “to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men.”
the iron horse said:But now, we are beset on all sides by propaganda promoting a radically different viewpoint. According to this idea, humans are a cancer upon the Earth, a horde of vermin whose unconstrained aspirations and appetites are endangering the natural order. This is the core idea of antihumanism.
~Robert Zubrin
Irvine511 said:i don't think anyone who believes that we should drive less in more fuel efficient cars, wash our clothes in cold water, and eat less meat is somehow engaging in a suicide pact because they hate human beings.
but i suppose one has to think that way if one is a child and doesn't want to be told that, well, yes, there probably are some lifestyle modifications that one could make that would reduce the harm we do to the environment.
it's all or nothing, for some. it's like, "i think we should grow our own vegetables," and the response is, "oh YEAH? i bet you want me to abort all my babies as well! FASCIST!"
so let them read their books and raise their blood pressure and feel under siege and oppressed by electrical cars and carbon offsets and public transportation. the rest of us will continue to swelter through this summer on a planet that's probably already past the tipping point.
besides, humans will naturally lower their own birthrates themselves. the more educated a woman becomes, the fewer children she has. and this can happen in a generation. just look at Mexico.
So what I'm getting from all of this is you're happy there are fewer Mexicans in the world?