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Old 11-02-2009, 09:31 AM   #18
Addick
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Originally Posted by HOZ View Post
How would you fair if they had control of your country?
During certain parts of our history they would fit in quite well. In terms of modern environmental standards, if everyone consumed as much as the average North American, we would need five planets. Are we better just because we consume? Additionally, where do you think a fair share of the stuff we consume is produced? It must be fun to criticize others while acting ignorant to our own past and current role in creating today's problems.
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