The Idiocracy phenomena is quite interesting and there is a lot of merit to both sides of the debate. The issue deserves a lot better treatment than the drivel

The Idiocracy phenomena is quite interesting and there is a lot of merit to both sides of the debate. The issue deserves a lot better treatment than the drivel in this cartoon. The proof by assertion of the guy in the hat is ironically an example of the very thing he complains about. If you want actual evidence check out this blog post: http://www.gnxp.com/blog/2009/06/tfr-by-class-and-nation.php http://www.gnxp.com/blog/2009/06/tfr-by-class-and-nation.php The differences in fertility rates by class in the developing world are absolutely stunning. I'm increasingly thinking that these fertility rate differentials drive the never ending growth of third world slums.