tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post2151581909669646917..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Overpopulation (#atozchallenge) Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28060250892089722272016-04-20T14:03:03.803-07:002016-04-20T14:03:03.803-07:00I'd much rather the majority of the population...I'd much rather the majority of the population be located in big cities. That keeps the rest of the country from being overcrowded. <br /><br />As I've said before, I really don't like big cities at all. However, If I had to pick a BIG city to live in, I'd pick Tokyo for many reasons. Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10320023731945415662016-04-19T13:43:51.134-07:002016-04-19T13:43:51.134-07:00Overpopulation is truly something to think about. ...Overpopulation is truly something to think about. To be honest, I don't know how so many people prefer to live like that. I live a fairly large city. But even this city is perhaps too large for me. Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79035584356876916472016-04-19T00:33:59.626-07:002016-04-19T00:33:59.626-07:00I so much hope for those solutions.. :)
http://s...I so much hope for those solutions.. :)<br /><br /><br />http://serendipityofdreams.blogspot.in/2016/04/patterns-in-vision.htmlDeepti Agarwalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716865743140538649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24037819338124764532016-04-18T21:30:17.382-07:002016-04-18T21:30:17.382-07:00Suzanne, I agree with you on your first paragraph....Suzanne, I agree with you on your first paragraph. God told the people to be fruitful and multiply so I think He has given us a world where that can be accommodated.<br /><br />Have not heard of the "My Little Pony" take on Manhattan, but if the kids like it then it works I guess. I imagine my granddaughters have seen it because I know they watch that show.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66312533951434305532016-04-18T21:27:29.172-07:002016-04-18T21:27:29.172-07:00Birgit, actually from what I've read, Manhatta...Birgit, actually from what I've read, Manhattan is probably much better now than it used to be even though now there are more people. Epidemic is probably the most likely doomsday scenario for Manhattan. It's really a horrible thought.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85841070970314627232016-04-18T20:22:28.542-07:002016-04-18T20:22:28.542-07:00I think that, yeah, there are a zillion people on ...I think that, yeah, there are a zillion people on this planet. But, I believe that Heavenly Father has it all accounted for and under control. People are born; people die. There are volcanoes, earthquakes, floods (which we're dealing with here tonight), famines, disease...all sorts of things out there that keep the population in check to a degree. <br /><br />In regards to one of your previous questions about movies or shows set in Manhattan, I had to think on it for awhile. My husband reminded me of one that we watched quite some time ago. You'll laugh, I'm sure, but here goes: My Little Pony: Rarity Takes Manehattan. Rarity is a fashion diva of sorts. It was a cute show. <br /><br />Thanks for another very interesting post. Have a great night!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16400353863738014422016-04-18T19:56:58.203-07:002016-04-18T19:56:58.203-07:00It is congested but has been this way for decades....It is congested but has been this way for decades. This is a problem, all the waste and all the people but they always find ways to combat this. If the population keeps growing and growing, as it is doing, I fear there will be some disease that will rectify this and weed out this population. Very sad but I think this may happen.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75553429309927658912016-04-18T18:31:58.417-07:002016-04-18T18:31:58.417-07:00Gregg, it is a cool picture which is why I chose i...Gregg, it is a cool picture which is why I chose it. Wish I could say I took it but I didn't. Cities provide access to many things you don't get in smaller towns, but the small town life can have its advantages as well.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10491762351385027372016-04-18T18:30:25.468-07:002016-04-18T18:30:25.468-07:00Patricia, last time I went it was on the train and...Patricia, last time I went it was on the train and then the subway. I actually don't remember much in the way of unbearable crowds other than the long line to go to the top of the Empire State Building. But maybe I was too busy taking everything in to notice the crowds. <br /><br />I'm not a fan of crowds either.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68451851599342086992016-04-18T17:59:34.627-07:002016-04-18T17:59:34.627-07:00What a beautiful picture. I love cities! I loved L...What a beautiful picture. I love cities! I loved LA! We lived there from 1978-1985.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62195934466628321712016-04-18T16:05:27.729-07:002016-04-18T16:05:27.729-07:00The sheer number of people on Manhattan is one rea...The sheer number of people on Manhattan is one reason why I'd hesitate to visit. Hubby and I are crowd averse, so we try to avoid them whenever possible.<br /><br />~Ninja Minion Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64823701860432297712016-04-18T15:52:05.824-07:002016-04-18T15:52:05.824-07:00CW, Every time I go back to my "hometown"...CW, Every time I go back to my "hometown" in Tennessee it seems like the place is built up more and has more traffic. Fort Wayne is bigger than Maryville, TN.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73932192252894337802016-04-18T15:50:52.662-07:002016-04-18T15:50:52.662-07:00John, I think it might be even more than 5 miles--...John, I think it might be even more than 5 miles--maybe 10 or 20 or more. There are some truly vast empty spaces in our country. Of course a lot of land in places like Illinois is used for farming which is absolutely essential, but even still modern farming techniques can reduce the amount of land needed to produce an ongoing supply of food.<br />There are a lot of answers for fixing our problems, but often they are stifled by companies who don't want to lose their hold on the stake of the economy they've claimed. So many concerns with solutions that are already known, but kept reined in from being put to use.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53789065452826553812016-04-18T15:46:21.881-07:002016-04-18T15:46:21.881-07:00Karen, I don't think the big families are the ...Karen, I don't think the big families are the problem, but it is the parents who don't take responsibility for the children they bring into the world who in turn become irresponsible adults. Unfortunately the problematic big families are the ones who can least afford it and then others have to shoulder the burden or the offspring perpetuate poverty, crime, and irresponsible behavior.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-29896005733105860392016-04-18T15:43:11.763-07:002016-04-18T15:43:11.763-07:00Liz, still we seem to be getting by in this world....Liz, still we seem to be getting by in this world. And people are becoming more aware of conservation and caring for the ecology. Flooding is hard to say though. I guess they will find solutions for these types of things.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35120127393075878312016-04-18T15:41:26.256-07:002016-04-18T15:41:26.256-07:00Jeanne, the city is equipped for situations like s...Jeanne, the city is equipped for situations like snowfall. Thank goodness for organization within the infrastructure.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9347187669550038482016-04-18T15:40:17.075-07:002016-04-18T15:40:17.075-07:00Janie, I think if we have our own private quarters...Janie, I think if we have our own private quarters that are safe and comfortable where we can retreat if we need to get away, the city is an okay place to be. It seems that Manhattan is still pretty decent from what I hear.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62186568716064100532016-04-18T15:06:15.957-07:002016-04-18T15:06:15.957-07:00Shoot, I feel crowded in Fort Wayne...Shoot, I feel crowded in Fort Wayne...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12329735440001038532016-04-18T14:55:18.004-07:002016-04-18T14:55:18.004-07:00I have to agree: for every crowded square mile in ...I have to agree: for every crowded square mile in this country, there must be at least five that are practically uninhabited. For example, most of Illinois' population is relegated to the six counties around Chicago; drive a couple of miles out of Chicago on I-57 (which runs the length of the state) and you encounter practically no one for miles. I was always hoping, against all hope as it turned out, that we would be much closer to a world where everyone worked from wherever they were. Then, as long as you had Internet access, you can be anywhere in the world and work wherever you want. Granted, that requires miles and miles of cable to be laid, at least under the current scheme of how the Internet is available, but as technology like 4G gets more prevalent and is improved to 5G and above, maybe that'll become less of a limitation. Of course, there'd be a lot of pushback from the companies that currently control access to the Internet, and politicians would want to assert their authority over it... but that's a discussion for another day... ;)John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89136070822774620112016-04-18T14:46:01.253-07:002016-04-18T14:46:01.253-07:00Being the mother of a large family I've heard ...Being the mother of a large family I've heard all the overpopulation theories and the blame and dirty looks tossed in my direction. I like what you said about big cities being a people magnet, and also this:<br /><br />Politics, corporate greed, and the evil machinations of powers and devious peoples are typcially the main things that block the way to a world where every person can live and work with the same necessities, conveniences, and luxuries available to others of wealthier means.<br /><br />So people don't blame responsible parents of large families for the world's troubles. My children are all grown now and contributing to the world not taking away from it. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51923169081447206622016-04-18T14:43:56.746-07:002016-04-18T14:43:56.746-07:00I love the Manhatten accent. The earth can't s...I love the Manhatten accent. The earth can't sustain its population at the minute - we are using four planets worth of raw materials a year - soon it will all be used up. So that's a bit of a worry! How vulnerable is Manhatten to flooding? What will happen when the sea rises? Glad to get to the bottom of the list at last and start at the top! ~Liz http://www.lizbrownleepoet.comLiz Brownleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391982640958944942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65429079638901320782016-04-18T14:37:25.421-07:002016-04-18T14:37:25.421-07:00Love going into the city - I'm only s couple o...Love going into the city - I'm only s couple of hours away by train. It was overwhelming my visit in Grand Central and out on the streets, but you quickly learn your way. It still amazes me how quickly they remove the snow off the streets and sidewalks in Manhatten! Jeanne Bryan Insalacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199669886414029814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43927050221964768752016-04-18T14:31:58.418-07:002016-04-18T14:31:58.418-07:00I haven't been to New York in many years, but ...I haven't been to New York in many years, but I loved Manhattan. I love all the people and the excitement. One of my sisters works in Manhattan. She's been there during some terrible emergencies, and has always gotten safely home to New Jersey. If the city is overpopulated to the point that people are uncomfortable and can't bear to live there, then some will move away. I have no idea how many people can live there without feeling unbearably crowded. I saw Manhattan move from an ugly place to one that's much more civilized. The last couple of times I went to New York, people were quite friendly. The police were a constant, though non-threatening presence. I have no idea what it's like now.<br /><br />Love,<br />Janie Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2787399513660036152016-04-18T14:07:15.309-07:002016-04-18T14:07:15.309-07:00Nilanjana, there is a lot of empty expanse in our ...Nilanjana, there is a lot of empty expanse in our world. Some places you can go and wonder what all the speculation about overpopulation in the world is all about.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85737524988215879132016-04-18T14:05:56.143-07:002016-04-18T14:05:56.143-07:00Pop Tart, I think cities like Manhattan have manag...Pop Tart, I think cities like Manhattan have managed to deal with the numbers to the extent that the huge numbers of people is almost an illusion at times. On the streets or in the subways the evidence of the huge populace is obvious, but in other places things can seem peaceful and empty.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com