And a 1994 national survey conducted by the Pew Global Stewardship Initiative found that 64 percent of American voters believe the United States should be involved in slowing global population growth. The same poll found that nearly 60 percent endorse US-sponsored voluntary family planning programs and 72 percent supported a women's right to choose abortion. But these numbers are not being represented. With the US population growing by nearly 3 million people every year, changes will have to occur on a variety of levels. Individuals need to make sound choices regarding consumption and reproduction.
Businesses can benefit from looking beyond immediate profit and towards sustainability.
And the members of the next presidential administration and the 105th Congress will have a responsibility to consider the long-range interests of all sectors of society. It's not just the economy, anymore. As candidates make their way down campaign trails nationwide, they confront prospective voters with a wide range of concerns. The continuation of this onslaught in the future will depend in large part on the make-up and actions of the l05th Congress. The next election offers an opportunity to guarantee that does not happen.