>> One attitude is summarised - I won't be around, don't want my current lifestyle disrupted,
>> probably won't affect me, feel no obligation towards future generations. This has zero to do
>> with science and all to do with self interest.
>>
>> The alternative attitude is a belief in science and a sense of obligation to future
>> generations. The scientific argument is defensible, the obligation is a personal emotional response.
The present rate of growth in the population - both the world and the UK is unsustainable in the long term.
Do you accept that? Yes or no?
If you agree, then what are you going to do about it? Brave men with guns? Compulsory sterilisation? Removal of benefits from those having more than 2 children? One to one discussions with individuals who transgress? What?
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