03-15-2009, 11:32 AM
The island isn't full yet. It will be. The more full it gets--especially more full of people that live highly impactive lives, the more diminished it will be for all of us. As well I believe it is possible to live in such a manner that one's personal impact is actually positive to the island as a whole, but also realize few will.
Defining full is sensible too.
Does it mean--beyond what the island can sustain ably bear in terms of food production? Well, we're way over full by that measure.
Does it mean--full to the point where it's no longer desirable to live here? Some feel that way. I don't.
Does it mean--full to the point where the human load is near destroying the island ecosystem? Close.
Does it mean--full to the point where schools, hospitals, jails, and utilities are overburdened? We're full. But I don't use any of those. Hopefully.
A snarky indeed, but wholly fair question.
Defining full is sensible too.
Does it mean--beyond what the island can sustain ably bear in terms of food production? Well, we're way over full by that measure.
Does it mean--full to the point where it's no longer desirable to live here? Some feel that way. I don't.
Does it mean--full to the point where the human load is near destroying the island ecosystem? Close.
Does it mean--full to the point where schools, hospitals, jails, and utilities are overburdened? We're full. But I don't use any of those. Hopefully.
A snarky indeed, but wholly fair question.