Michael,

I think I see where we're probably disagreeing. You're talking about India now - it has problems now, and will have problems if things don't change.

I'm talking about a possible future, if things DO change in a certain way. That is, a large population is not a problem, IF certain things can occur. I think that's the real source of our difference on this topic....

If things don't change with India, then I agree, it's a big problem. However, there is the potential to change (as with any person or country) - though of course, those changes may not occur.

I'm also using "education" in a broader sense than school/university education. For example, "education" in the way I mean could also mean learning the harm of slash and burn farming. That's a type of "education" - since it's learning some new knowledge.

Finally, is any part of China really on the brink of starvation?

- Dien