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I don't think it really matters how it's being painted. If it's true/fact (and we are here discussing it), then it's a problem that needs solving, period. Let's not devolve this into "but you did it first so I can do it too" detractions that won't help prevent biological consequences for the rest of society.

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I think it's also important to understand historical context. The "painting" make it seems like the "others" don't know what they're doing

If they understand what they're doing, why are they doing it then?

This is grossly irresponsible. People will die over it.

Indeed people will die over it. But you have to make a convincing argument about changing behaviour as opposed to playing a variant of white man's burden.

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