[cuban leaf]

I heartily agree. It’s utter speculation with no basis in any fact whatsoever.

[sparklite2]

runaway consumption of their planet's natural resources.

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"What's all this I hear about race-horses running
away from being consumed? That's terrible.  Is
that why greyhounds run so fast, too?  To keep
from being eaten?"
"It's not race-horses, Emily, it's resources."
"Resources?  Oh, well that's very different.
Never mind."