Posted on 07/05/2005 6:35:26 PM PDT by Lorianne
A report released Thursday by the Population Institute links increases in global terrorism to "unprecedented" population growth in the past 50 years.
Speaking at a press briefing, Werner Fornos, president of the Population Institute, said if population growth remains unchecked in certain regions there could be "serious security consequences" for that region and others surrounding it. Yemen, Palestinian territories and Afghanistan, breeding grounds for Islamic terrorists, have some of the highest growth rates in the world, he added.
"Particularly in Palestine, many women turn suicide bombers," Mr. Fornos said. "[Population congestion] leaves young women convinced this is what they need to be active in."
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Interesting article.
Tiny minority of extremists!
Yeah, over population of Near East Muslims = Terrorists spawned by their poverty, created by their culture and religion (so call me pisher.)
Then China and India ought to be the terrorist hotspots of the world.
Can't buy it; Muhammad was a terrorist. No "overpopulation problem" back then.
Awwww ... you beat me to it. Yes, an over-population of Muslims.
Hmmm, it couldn't be that radical Moslems have morphed into extremists without cause, could it? No, it must be something less impactful on them as a people... something the world can bear the burden of.
Overpopulation my fat ass. Some of the most overpopulated places on earth are free from terrorism. Kinda shoots the sh-t out of that pipe dream hugh.
Absolutely. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Monte Carlo are spawning lots of terrorists, too.
Terrorism is caused by evil, not overpopulation. Sheesh.
Eloquent!
Since its overpopulations fault, can we napalm the middle east?
The best predictive idea of the causes of war and terrorism in the modern world is probably Gunnar Heinsohn's "youth bulge" thesis.
An old idea being given new clothes as it were. Since terrorism is todays hot topic it "overpopulation" industry and academics supported by it must refine their "data" all keeping it within a leftest correct frame of reference.
I better quit now, I'm beginning to sound like them.
Ya, that's why Tokyo has so much terrorism.
I mean other than that one whacky cult they got nothing.
Population "control" has killed more people than terrorists could every dream of, every year.
I'm familiar with it and I agree.
What a sad and pathetic attempt to stay relevant this is. Hey, I'm all for Planned Parenthood, et al going over and trying to convince the Muslims to use condoms, etc. No abortion, of course, I'm against that, but I'm not opposed to birth control.
Go on over, PP, et al. See what kind of a reception you get. Go ahead, they need your guidance!
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