Comments Dave Pollard has made

Can't win

The last time one of my posts was discussed here I was falsely accused of advocating heinous acts to bring about population decline. Now my unabashed optimism should be outlawed. Even when I argue with myself I lose. Sheesh... ;-)

Great environment blogroll you have here, BTW.On The argument posted 4 years, 8 months ago 6 Responses

Pollard replies

In the first place, I'm not supporting forced sterilization -- merely research to see whether a mechanism can be developed that will reduce human fertility in a genetically unbiased way, so that the rate at which women become pregnant in this horrendously overpopulated world is reduced proportionally.

Yes, I am advocating sabotage of the military industrial complex that underlies the relentless and massive destruction of our world. I have specifically stated that such sabotage must be done thoughtfully, without causing physical harm or suffering to anyone, yet I have been bombarded with messages from people who have totally misrepresented my position. To those who think we can really save the world simply by persuasion and innovation, I challenge you to produce an agenda and a timeline for action that will lead to sustainable levels of consumption by such means.

If you're an optimist, just read about the horrendous failure of last week's Argentina talks on climate change -- an utter disaster and huge step backward. It's time to wake up and smell the coffee -- if you're committed to a sustainable society, and you're not willing to acknowledge that pacifism won't get us there, you're deluding yourself and by your passivity actually contributing to the perpetuation of the current unsustainable culture. C'mon Grist readers, you should know this!

To birdboy, thanks for your thoughtful comments.On WTF? posted 4 years, 11 months ago 7 Responses