The article by Valerie Brown illustrates our country
dancing around the gorilla in the kitchen (HCN,
9/3/07). No amount of mitigation for stopping climate change will
work unless we stabilize population. Nothing will solve this
civilization’s spiral into irreversible consequences and unsolvable
problems unless we stop population growth. The March 2006
population projections from Fogle/Martin show the United States
growing from 300 million to 400 million by 2040. That’s another 100
million people, folks! This “Human Katrina” will sweep across this
nation, making our children victims or survivors. What we really
need are national policies on population, carrying capacity,
environmental impact, international family planning and alternative
energy. Colorado stands in the crosshairs of an added 6 million
people by mid-century. Name one advantage to adding 6 million
people to Colorado. If we don’t stop population growth, we’re
simply painting the deck chairs on the Titanic to make them look
pretty. Educate yourself: www.numbersusa.com.
Frosty Wooldridge
Louisville,
Colorado
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline The population bomb.
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