Re: Overpopulation Town Project

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From: Horry
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:01

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On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 14:58:23 -0800 (PST), brucef wrote:

>> What's the desired end-result for these people?  It appears to be the
>> extinction of the human race to "protect" the planet.  If so, why don't she
>> and her husband (painlessly) kill themselves now (eco-euthanasia)?  I just
>> don't get her logic.  I suspect she's a bit of a moron.
> 
> I suspect that the author of the article has pumped it up a bit.

That much is obvious.

> Her
> argument makes perfect sense to me,

If her argument makes perfect sense to you, why shouldn't she and her
husband (painlessly) kill themselves now?

> and I know several people
> who have chosen not to have children and would list overpopulation
> as a factor in their decision.

As an afterthought, I strongly suspect.  Many infertile women (and men) are
heartbroken at their inability to have children (tears, much handwringing,
tens of thousands of dollars spent on medical procedures).  Has anyone
*ever* encountered a couple who desperately want to have a child, but feel
they can't do so because of overpopulation?

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From: Horry <horacewachope@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Overpopulation Town Project
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:31:40 +1030
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