like harpgirl said, the problem is MUCH more complex than most people want to admit...evolution, social customs, balance of trade..etc..but the REAL issue is population growth and how to contain it in the 3rd world.....we just CAN'T have "45 billion folks on the old planet earth. "........and you wont like it as we approach 10-12 billion!...."eat less" says John...tsk, what naiveté