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Originally Posted by theapportioner
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???
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Probably not. Unfortunately, such an alternative does not exist for the Brazilian. Such methods are expensive enough for affluent nations, let alone poor ones who could never afford them until they become richer. Not to mention that stricter environmental regulations detract foreign investment.
Do you want an honest argument against the destruction of rainforests? Property rights. The tribesmen who live in the rainforest should own the rainforest in the first place.