I was never a Marine, I was in an Army intelligence unit. My military bona fides were to show that I love freedom, and make it my business to protect it.

Population control is a complicated subject, way off topic here. The Chinese have made some tough choices, I've not studied the issue in depth. My hopes for most of the world would be that education and availability of birth control would go a very long way. Community health agencies need to help out here, and have classes, counseling, etc.

Folks on your side who advocate the global gag rule, and a Pope who says wearing a condom is a sin, are not helping things at all. But I don't think letting the children starve is the answer, except in a Libertarian utopia, which I don't support, either. I'm a classic liberal, with emphasis on civil liberties.

I have to go take a final exam at a Community College. I have a B.S., but I continue to learn. You should try some additional formal education, I've found it to be a lifelong joy.

-Chuck, Vegetarian fanboy