[ninenot]

Odd that you ignore the last 6000 years of Chinese history and declare that "...[the alternative] is starvation." Since when?

The Chinese have lived very nicely without industry, and without starvation, for far longer than has the USA.

Please cite evidence that supports your claim.

[InterceptPoint]

The Chinese have lived very nicely without industry, and without starvation, for far longer than has the USA.

Please cite evidence that supports your claim.

China’s Great Famine