Human overpopulation is a huge issue. We're taking up a lot of land, water, and resources. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, human overpopulation endangers approximately:
• 12 percent of mammals • 12 percent of birds • 31 percent of reptiles • 30 percent of amphibians • 37 percent of fish
There are many ways that you can help out though.
-Have two or fewer children. Two children replace their parents, making the population stay relatively stable. Three or more children, on the other hand, significantly contribute to the overpopulation issue.
-Spread the word. Write about it on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Gaia, or anywhere else that you frequent.
-Donate. If you have cash, make a donation to an organization like the Center for Biological Diversity.
-Volunteer. The Center for Biological Diversity is handing out condoms in really neat boxes with overpopulation information printed on them. If you have an appropriate place to distribute condoms (a college class, a clinic, a concert, etc.), you can volunteer to do so. Mine came in the mail today!
Two women and a man were having a three way relationship. When the man got one of the women pregnant he ran off. The women decided to stay together and raise the baby.
Interesting enough. But what makes it more interesting is the fact that the man, women, and baby aren't human. They're birds!
And while this certainly isn't the first same sex couple in the animal world, it is only the third time this has happened with this particular type of bird in the last 70 years.
So this guy and girl were dating. They broke up. The guy decided to get back at the girl by pretending to be her and posting an ad on craisglist. The ad had personal information and photos. It said she had an extreme rape fantasy and wanted someone to come over and "rape" her. So someone did. Now the "rapist" is facing charges and so is the ex-boyfriend.
I hate rape. I think it's horrifying. And I feel so bad for that woman. But I have to say I don't think the "rapist" should be charged in this case. A lot of people have rape fantasies. They're not uncommon, unheard of, or illegal. It sounds like this guy had a rape fantasy (which is not the same as actual rape since both people are willing), thought he found a willing partner who had a rape fantasy too, and therefore acted on it. It was an extremely unfortunate misunderstanding that he probably feels pretty awful about.
The only one who should be charged in my opinion is the ex-boyfriend. Because he's the one who set it up. He's the one who knew she didn't have a rape fantasy. He's the one who lied in an attempt to actually get a woman raped. I'd say lock that guy up and throw away the key because he's the one who's clearly dangerous and disturbed.
