Population Growth "Alarmism" as a Deep Political Control Device

[Greg Burnham]

Thanks Jan. Except for the fact that the UN has held some relevant positions on eugenics in the past, this thread's topic was not about the UN. Since JFK was long dead before MMGW (totally off topic) became a concern, his speech writer's opinion about it is off topic, too (even in a MMGW thread, which this is not). Therefore, this thread's not even peripherally about JFK either.

This is a pattern that I have observed regarding apologists' reaction to both subjects, skepticism about over-population alarmism and Man Made Global Warming skepticism. These subjects seem to educe the same reaction from "alarmists" no matter what the subject of alarm. For instance, those who are alarmist regarding "peak oil" react similarly to those who are skeptical about that subject, as well.

In my view, "alarmism" can not be sustained through critical thinking. It must be sustained through catastrophic thinking. The argument "What if it is true though?" -- is no argument. Rather it is an Appeal to Emotion. More specifically, it is an appeal to fear. It reminds me of those who remain Catholic (or whatever religion) technically, even though they really don't practice their faith. On their death bed they may even receive the Last Rites "just in case it's true" after all.

This post is generic and is NOT targeting any specific member of this forum.