Is overpopulation a taboo subject?

Yes, I think so. It's one of those issues - and it is a major issue - that we as a species find difficult to talk about. A big reason for that is because various strategies for tackling overpopulation go right to the heart of people's rights to their own bodies. read more

Overpopulation is depleting our resources and contributing to pollution and global warming. Gay rights was once a taboo subject but is now talked about openly. Wait a few decades and we will talk more about overpopulation. read more

But human overpopulation has become a taboo subject. When Sarah Palin was named John McCain’s Vice Presidential candidate, her many children were considered a plus. She was seen as a good, loving mom of five beautiful and patriotic children. read more

It is a taboo subject but that will likely change in the future. Overpopulation is depleting our resources and contributing to pollution and global warming. Gay rights was once a taboo subject but is now talked about openly. Wait a few decades and we will talk more about overpopulation. read more