China and libs: Population control best way to stop global warming

http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2009/12/china_populatio.html


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Thank you, Angel! As a woman of color, I get nervous when I hear talk about population control, as most of the population growth is occuring in the developing world. In fact, the U.S. is the only developed nation where population growth is at replacement level.

I believe that we should be good stewards of the planet, but the best way to "control" population is to increase the social status of women. When women have better educational and job opportunities, the birth rate almost always falls, even in countries where large families are valued, such as Iran.

Posted by: Phillymiss at December 11, 2009 11:26 AM


I love yours posts, Phillymiss. Thank you so much for saying that the answer is helping women and raising women's status. :)

Posted by: Vannah at December 11, 2009 11:39 AM


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LA and Vegas are running out of water NOT Because there are too many people on the planet but because they have built unsustainable communities in the middle of an arid desert.

Australia is on fire, not because of too many people - in fact most of Australia is devoid of people.
Non-native species introduced to the continent have had disastrous effects on the ecology of the continent.

Africa is a continent rich in minerals and resources, including groundwater. The exploitation of this continents people and resources by the West needs to stop. They have also suffered greatly from terrible wars.

Africa needs more people, not less. And it's people need to be educated and taught how to care for themselves. Lower infant mortality and proper medical care for women and children will help.
Forcing these people to have one child goes deeply against the African nations love of children and family.

Posted by: angel at December 11, 2009 10:56 AM


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Let's see here. If China's one child policy is supposed to be the answer in combating world pollution, (which is exactly what we are being told) then why are they one of the most polluted countries in the world? Not exactly exhibit "A" on why population control succeeds in reducing pollution.


Posted by: Jerry at December 11, 2009 9:00 PM