Originally Posted by JonL

Yes, population control is the ultimate answer. It is silly, however, to just throw up our hands and say that until we get the population under control nothing can be done. I eat some fish, eggs, and a bit of cheese. No meat, no fowl. A largely vegetarian diet can be truly delicious. I think you'd eat a vegetarian diet within one day if meat was unavailable to you. Far short of holding a gun to your head. Think of all the people on this earth who would be grateful for half a handful of rice and a drink of clean water every day. IMO, the western world, driven by it's corporations quest for profit, have embraced consumption all out of proportion to what is required for it's (oversized) population. Need a fast lunch? Let's get a 1000 calorie "big meal" or whatever based on cheap south american beef that caused the deforestation of the Amazon rain forest. How about a nice salad with some beans and a hard boiled egg instead? Or just a slice of pizza. The McDonald's etc. of the world are pushing this crappy beef down everyone's throat. Totally unnecessary.