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Originally Posted by The One and Only...
Statistical analysis and common sense shows that the vast majority of those living in poor countries would like to be wealthier.
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Sure, but at the expense of what? Different people have different values. There are those who believe that material gain is the be all to end all. Others are not so willing to sacrifice social bonds, cultural traditions etc. at the expense of wealth.
The question you should ask is this: would the average Brazilian be in favor of cutting down 1/2 of the rainforest if he or she were presented with a means of improving the of standard of living that does not entail cutting down 1/2 of the rainforest??? Who is to say that cutting down 1/2 of the rainforest is the
only way a country can develop?