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Old 12-03-2010, 10:21 AM
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In this particular instance, the problem isn't overpopulation, per se, but overconsumption. Do couples with no kids (or 1-2 kids) really need 7000 sq. ft. houses on 1/2 acre lots located 30 miles from where they work (along with a Lincoln Navigator for the commute)?
But, Finn. Don't we have a constitutional right to giant, oversized, luxury vehicles and gluttonous overconsumption? Wasn't that one of the founding principles of our Great Nation? It is my right as a True Patriot to drive to the corner 7-11, a grand total of 1/8th of a mile to get a Slurpee and 'tater chips! FREEDOM, FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old 12-03-2010, 10:24 AM
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But, Finn. Don't we have a constitutional right to giant, oversized, luxury vehicles and gluttonous overconsumption? Wasn't that one of the founding principles of our Great Nation? It is my right as a True Patriot to drive to the corner 7-11, a grand total of 1/8th of a mile to get a Slurpee and 'tater chips! FREEDOM, FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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