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"a problem" What makes it a problem? It's a choice. We value existing quality of life more than quantity of life. Who says that's a problem? Who said less new
by mola 6y ago
"a problem"
What makes it a problem? It's a choice. We value existing quality of life more than quantity of life. Who says that's a problem? Who said less new people is a problem?
- _-___________-_ 6y agoMany countries are currently struggling, or will soon struggle, with the impact of an aging population. Less new people can be a serious problem. Quite apart from that, just conceptually, "safety at any cost" is obviously a major problem. If the cost is higher than the benefit we shouldn't do it.
- gridlockd 6y agoIt is a problem because that "quality of life" depends on demographics. If there's a huge amount of old people relative to the amount of young people, pension systems turn into a Ponzi scheme. People that are paying into the system now will not be getting their money back, unless the next generation pays even more. Rinse and repeat. And before you say "we'll just take it from the rich", please do the math on how much money the rich have, versus the cost of pensions. It's sobering.
- yohannparis 6y agoImmigrations is a viable and already available response to this problem. Unfortunately most western countries are not willing to embrace it.