a realistic, long-term goal that can guide mankind to the equilibrium society and the Human Will to achieve that goal.”
“Without such a goal and a commitment to it, short-term concerns will generate the exponential growth that drives the world system toward the limits of the earth and ultimate collapse. With that goal and that commitment, mankind would be ready now to begin a controlled, orderly transition from growth to global equilibrium.”
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the stated goal of "equilibrium". The problem with the past system was believing that we could forever expand the population of consumers without eventually bankrupting the world's resources. Whoops! We are already there. Shame on these guys from trying to prevent that.
As far as the Codex goes, well that is indeed a horrible idea meant only to benefit the likes of Monsanto. I have already registered my personal concerns with the body in Canada that is in charge of implementing it.
[edit on 14-1-2009 by wayno]
