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[Racoon]

I've done a bit of sociological study on Human Overpopulation.

I feel its the greatest threat to the planet.
We may be able to sustain ~10 Billion people... (currently at about 6.5-7 B)
BUT we fail to consider the devistation on all other species.
Soon there will be little fish or game left.
Plants die off, and trees cut.
The Sahara desert grows. Usable water diminishes.

Use the Rats in a Cage scenario. The more rats in a space increase fueds and pollute the cage.

Its all very simple.
Just look at the environment.

If humans keep reproducing exponentially, then eventually Nature will take care of the problem.

Either by Super-Virus
Or we Kill Ourselves off in competition for remaining resources and exploitation.

AIDS is a good start on human population reduction.

Yes, of course, the solution resides in the education of women.
Educated women have fewer children, and those children are usually better off.
But it ain't happenin'.