Today (via Drudge) we get a clear example of what radical environmentalists are about: University of Texas professor Dr. Eric Pianka -- who has just been named a “distinguished scientist” by the Texas Academy of Science -- has called for the elimination of 90 percent of the human population, preferably via disease. Here’s just a small taste of his distinguished views:
One of Pianka’s earliest points was a condemnation of anthropocentrism, or the idea that humankind occupies a privileged position in the Universe.. . .
Pianka hammered his point home by exclaiming, “We’re no better than bacteria!�?
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He spoke glowingly of the police state in China that enforces their one-child policy. He said, “Smarter people have fewer kids.” He said those who don’t have a conscience about the Earth will inherit the Earth, “...because those who care make fewer babies and those that didn’t care made more babies.” . . .
With this, the questioning was over. Immediately almost every scientist, professor and college student present stood to their feet and vigorously applauded the man who had enthusiastically endorsed the elimination of 90 percent of the human population. Some even cheered. Dozens then mobbed the professor at the lectern to extend greetings and ask questions.
If they’re really serious, I can think of an important first step Dr. Pianka and each of his admirers could take to help mitigate our “overpopulation” problem.
(UPDATE: Here’s another story with more details about the professor.)
