NO?
Damn! You know, I should be used to these Genocidal Fantasists by now who believe we should kill millions of people, but won't put themselves forward...
Note how they almost always seem to come from well off backgrounds.
Originally posted by plumranch
reply to post by slackerwire
You speak of population reduction as if it were possible somehow. How does one do that even if you or some government wanted. Only way I know is some exotic, potent disease. Diseases kill a certain percentage of populations except those with natural or artificial immunity. So you can't kill just one part of the would population. Everyone suffers. Unthinkable.
The only pratical solution IMHO is gradual population reduction using proven methods. The only methods that come to mind is 1. The chinese model where they dictate by law and some incentives how many kids you can have. AND: 2. General improvement in standard of living by industrialization such as what has happened in Europe, Canada and the US. People have fewer kids as the standard of living improves. They also pollute less and clean up better. It is basic 101 Economics but that is another thread. Thanks!
Originally posted by bigbert81
reply to post by slackerwire
I do believe that all should have their first rights to life. It is unfortunate that the nature and nurturing of certain individuals (bad guys) cause them to be the way that they are; however, as children starting out, they DO have as much right to live as the next person.