The insurance companies are not science challenged

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by finnbow

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by noonereal

Maybe
mossbacked
scared him?

I know he spooked me.

I've come to completely disbelieve, even resent, anything in the political arena that uses fear to drive its point home. More times than not, if fear is used to support an argument, it's because the facts won't.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

Only if you buy it on credit.

[piece-itpete]

I 100% agree with Pukka on population.

Pete

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I 100% agree with Pukka on population.

Pete

Remember, however, that it is at least as much a function of increased life expectancy as birth rate. When we were an agrarian society, we had a much higher birth rate, but a much lower life expectancy. The pressure comes from both ends of the life cycle, but that doesn't mean we are going to create death panels. We're just going to start making everyone retire to the coal mines.

Regards,

D-Ray

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I was riding in the car with my brother one day. He looked out the window at farmland being converted into McMansionland and asked; "How long can that go on?"

A simple but profound question, I should say.

Problem is; What do you do about it? Sterilize people? Good luck with that.

Dave

Don't knock it, drives up the value of our land

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

I 100% agree with Pukka on population.

Pete

Nah, once man has screwed himself out of a place to lie down how will he get his mate preggers? A knee trembler in the nearest doorway?

[piece-itpete]

I can only guess Rob

Pete

[Charles]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Remember, however, that it is at least as much a function of increased life expectancy as birth rate. When we were an agrarian society, we had a much higher birth rate, but a much lower life expectancy. The pressure comes from both ends of the life cycle, but that doesn't mean we are going to create death panels. We're just going to start making everyone retire to the coal mines.

Regards,

D-Ray

Subsistence farming, the fastest growing job opportunity in the 21st century.

The greenhouse may become the latest fashion statement.

Chas

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Charles

Subsistence farming, the fastest growing job opportunity in the 21st century.

The greenhouse may become the latest fashion statement.

Chas

I know I have 12 acres sitting unfarmed so it can become organic certified