Population reduction: Why not?, page 2
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reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 03:26 PM by plumranch
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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!


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 03:37 PM by slackerwire
Originally posted by plumranch
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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!


I agree wholeheartedly. By no means am I naive enough to think there is a quick solution to this problem. I think a continuation of policies such as China's 1 child limit as well as cutting off all forms of aid to 3rd world nations would be an acceptable solution.


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 04:10 PM by Terran Blue
Originally posted by slackerwire
I have already decided to do my part and not have children. Given the current state of affairs in this country doing so constitutes child abuse IMO.


Oh but I am sure you could be doing more? Seeing as you obviously are so hardcore on this issue, you must want to do more to fulfill your dreams of genocide? Why not join the USAF, become a nuke bomber pilot, and..... say, drop a nuke on your home town? Then crash the bomber into the smoking ruins?

Using your logic, wouldnt it be better if I started the wholesale execution of people instead?


Then why don't you? Oh that's right, because it's illegal to murder in your comfortable little world isn't it? Pesky poor folks, always protected by the damn law...

Obviously this wasnt the first time someone called you ignorant then correct?


An incredibly sharp reply... and I see you have shown that you have chosen to ignore my point regarding the use of the word ignorant as a debating tool on ATS, due to lack of a defense... Or that you are.... ignorant of it.

Ugh... must remember not to stoop so low...

So, my question remains, will you be removing yourself in the name of your cause? And furthermore, I would like to ask: Just out of curiousity, what part of the world did you have in mind to decrease population by first? Middle East? China? Damn Muslims and Chicoms man, they need to go!

Don't they?



reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 04:26 PM by bigbert81
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It seems like your logic is on the par with Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, and to an extent, Hitler.


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 05:09 PM by bigbert81



reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 05:18 PM by slackerwire
Originally posted by shorty


One of the most ridiculous ATS posts to date. All are worthy of life, killing people due to birthplace isn't worth debating unless you also intend to argue in favour of other, past genocides.
Do you really believe ALL people are worthy of life?

You claim we're talking unrealistically ......yet...it seems to me you propose the murder of around half the world's population. 'Cause that really does make sense.....................
Please copy and paste the part where I mentioned murder

Besides the point altogether when you consider this doesn't solve the long term problem. The problem being people seem to have this crazy habit of having children and I know it sounds mad, but that's not a 'problem' restricted to 'third world nations' (shocker!).
Correct, but having tons of children is a problem that is not restricted to, but predominant in 3rd world nations

What you suggest is little more than a lazy short term solution. 1st and 2nd world nations will no doubt continue having children, and then we're back at square one. I guess then we commit mass genocide again? Who do we kill in a few centuries, few thousand years, whatever the length of time when our numbers are again at breaking point.
Which is why we need a policy similar to Chinas, 1 child per couple, thereby eliminating the threat of overpopulation in the future.

By then of course there'll be a whole different group of third world nations due to the huge fallout the global economy would suffer.... The fault of those who supported and committed genocide the likes of which the world hasn't seen before.
Using the 2 examples I posted previously, in what ways would the global economy suffer if the populations of Somalia and Ethiopia simply disappeared?

So, yes - genocide, great solution to overpopulation.
If nothing is done, the horrors of mass overpopulation will be exponentially worse. Especially to those of us in modernized countries who enjoy a high standard of living.


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 05:22 PM by bigbert81
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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.


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 05:23 PM by slackerwire
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.


Thanks, just wanted clarification.

Would you support a 1 child per family policy?


reply posted on 18-8-2007 @ 05:28 PM by bigbert81
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That is different. Ending someone's life is completely different than never having a life to even fool with. I have already stated that if there was a way to narrow the 4 second gap between birth and death rates, then that would probably be the best option. It's like the difference between a condom and an abortion. Keeping anything from POSSIBLY happening vs. stopping something that already has.
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