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The cuckoos in the green movement - the anti-pops : Comments
By Malcolm King, published 11/12/2009In the context of global warming there lurks an insidious element waiting to foist their Malthusian principles on an unsuspecting public.
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By way of qualitative interview (and yes I have worked in the market research industry) it appears that there is a unanimous awareness that conditions were better in the rural areas for earlier generations when there were less people.
As a very social people, who like to live and be surrounded by friends and family constantly, there is a strong desire to have a child or two, but thereafter, the predominate view is that "Love Making" is for pleasure and healthy stress relief.
However, in places where the income is less than $AU5 per day, the people are all too aware of the fact that there is not enough resources to go around.
However, the only contraception which is financially viable for them is the 3 to 6 month injectable variety which is known for making the girls fat and lethargic, which in some cases leads to marital infidelity and is thus undesirable for some.
Regrettably, drugs like Yasmin, known as the "Sexy Pill" here for its desirable side effects of complexion and weight control, is outside of the financial reach of the majority poorer people,whose focus is to put food on the table.
When pm Krudd came out recently indicating his desire for increased population, I do believe that most poles indicated that most Australians do not want this. Understandable really when many Australians travel to portions of the globe that have population problems and can plainly see the associated problems for themselves.
Thus, the scientific medical and Green view on this issue is clearly more indicative of the views of the majority of Australians.
And, I would add, the imbeciles in the catholic sphere, both the fake ones and otherwise, are to be condemned for their foolish ranting against contraception.