tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027848641637519544.post2670259938731830216..comments2023-07-01T15:52:35.384+03:00Comments on Jacob's: Can the world support 72 billion people ?Jacobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288750888804764674noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027848641637519544.post-29593422361814648402008-01-06T16:51:00.000+02:002008-01-06T16:51:00.000+02:00That's my point. Don't assume anyone who promotes ...That's my point. Don't assume anyone who promotes sustainability believes we must achieve that by edict. (of course, if we keep up what we're doing, we may be left with no choice!)<BR/><BR/>Davd Gardner<BR/>Producer/Director<BR/>Hooked on Growth: Our Misguided Quest for Prosperity<BR/>www.growthbusters.comDave Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391587126108658103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027848641637519544.post-40856316819948687232008-01-06T12:45:00.000+02:002008-01-06T12:45:00.000+02:00"and we should all voluntarily begin acting in the..."and we should all <B>voluntarily</B> begin acting in the best interests of our children and their children."<BR/><BR/>Well, I agree.<BR/>We should act <B>voluntarily</B>. Not by decree.ehezkielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289406111987598880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027848641637519544.post-83239327295981803552008-01-05T19:13:00.000+02:002008-01-05T19:13:00.000+02:00The question really is, "How will this equilibrium...The question really is, "How will this equilibrium be achieved?" You and assorted Libertarians and free-market defenders are all scared to death the people will collectively decide to limit one's freedom to profit off the liquidation of our home, planet Earth. Another option could be that we all wise up, recognize it is highly unlikely the planet can support 9 billion, let alone 72, and we should all voluntarily begin acting in the best interests of our children and their children.<BR/><BR/>Dave Gardner<BR/>Producer/Director<BR/>Hooked on Growth: Our Misguided Quest for Prosperity<BR/>www.growthbusters.comDave Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391587126108658103noreply@blogger.com