Greetings to all,
The ball is rolling - and rolling pretty fast, it seems!
Here is a courageous stance on...BBC!
(Courtesy of Mr. Horn)
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
IS IT SELFISH TO HAVE MORE THAN TWO CHILDREN?
By Margaret Ryan
BBC News
"Is having more than two children selfish? The future of the planet rarely plays a part when planning a family, but that's got to change, say environmental campaigners.
Parents who have more than two children are "irresponsible" for placing an intolerable burden on resources and increasing damage to eco-systems, says a leading green campaigner.
Curbing population growth through contraception must play a role in fighting global warming, argues Jonathon Porritt.
This week, the Optimum Population Trust (OPT), of which Mr Porrit is a patron, launched its "Stop at Two" online pledge to encourage couples to limit their family's size."
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7884138.stm
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