I disagree with Bill Mitchell's statment that environmental considerations mean the abolition of poverty is impossible. The physical resources of the Earth may be finite but technological development is not. New technologies being developed will allow for more efficient use of resources, resources can be stretched with recycling, totally new kinds of renewable sources of energy, food, and materials created. Secondly, why should we be limited to the Earth? Let's utilize space! The space program has been at a standstill because of the capitalist quick-buck mentality. We need to get into space, if the human race is not to be wiped out by next really big asteroid or comet that hits the Earth. Let not put all our eggs into one planet, OK? -Andy English
