I know how the principle works. My comment is addressing the ethics of it. I'm expressing my belief that if we're to choose this path, as a species, we should p

I know how the principle works. My comment is addressing the ethics of it. I'm expressing my belief that if we're to choose this path, as a species, we should prioritise reducing the population of societies with a large per capita footprint. That won't fly, because those are also the societies with the most firepower.