Population Problem
...ter the population, the greater the amount of waste produced. We will soon have to deal with what to do “when there is no away to throw to” (Hardin 153). A final effect over population will have is lowering the standard of living. A lower standard of living is directly associated with the rate at which a population increases as seen in various countries. For example, the population of Mexico doubles every 31 years whereas the population of the United States, which has a higher standard of living, doubles only every 98 years (Johnston). These few divisions of the effect of over population should motivate all of us to stop ignoring the issue. Hesitation in action to slow the growth of global population has to do with the numerous issues at hand. To start there is much controversy because of religious beliefs regarding birth control and family size. Also, the value of the human population versus the value of the entire planet and its other species, and the value of rights of today versus rights of tomorrow must be given serious consideration. Finally, individuals have the right to decide the size of their family, however, it is the right of future generations not to have to suffer from overpopulation and depleted resources. While taking action will require stepping on some toes, it is crucial for the fate of tomorrow. World leaders must acknowledge current and past shortcomings of population control. Egregious human rights violations have been made in the name of population control. Female infanticide and the one child policy in China have had detrimental outcomes which “the international community would not publicly denounce” (Aguirre). We must not ignore these atrocities. At the same time we also must not allow misguided efforts to control population deter us from taking nobler routes to solve an impending disaster. Now is the time to implement more humane policies to control population growth. In order to solve the pending population crisis, we must reevaluate current population control programs and be proactive. First, more world leaders must confront this controversial issue regardless of its popularity. While precisely defining the population problems the world faces as the United Nations did in 2001 (United Nations) was a start, leaders must go beyond setting weak goals. The next thing world leaders must do is write a constitutional declaration stating the exact aim of the project worldwide, the type of regulation needed, as well as what types of regulation should be avoided. After that, education and informed distribution of bi...