The article was interesting how it first suggested that socialism or the privatization of free enterprise are not the only options available to control resources. The successes were found to be small to large groups that were living within the country and had various levels of institutionalized controls. They ended the article with pushing for global solutions, yet the global powers of the world often are willing to discuss solutions as long as it does not impact their own country's economic standings. It will ultimately be necessary for the changes to take place; there will be additional costs to responsible business and irresponsible business will, and should, cost more.

For my final project I decided to compare US fishing practices with Japan's fishing practices. After watching an intense video of dolphin trapping, it certainly got my attention. I would like to start with any official restrictions and then dissect the different aspects of the industry, including the responses from the communities about the industry and the restrictions. There are certainly different degrees to which people utilize the Game and Fish Department on a yearly basis in the US. For the purpose of this research, I would like to focus on communities that are dependent on this industry, such as coastal towns. I grew up going fishing with my family and have fond memories of catching them, though I never did like eating them!

There are certainly different perceptions on population growth and some of the associated problems. Some view the world as incapable of sustaining population growth, whereas others feel the world has the potential to support an unlimited amount of people. The assignment to interview a person who has long term insight on their perspective I found very interesting.

I asked how concerned she was with population growth over the years and what has impacted her views. She said, "in high school and college the public message was to not have more than two children, implying it was appropriate to replace yourselves to maintain the current population. There was concern about pockets that were being discovered of people starving due to climate issues. Today, I worry more about countries like India and China because their population is so much higher and they are rapidly advancing they technology and energy use. I also feel like now conflicts are not local, but more globally driven by greed". I asked what problem from population growth concerned her the most? She replied, "When I was growing up, we would look at the National Geographic Magazine to see places around the world and dream of going there someday. It was the only outlet to other areas of the world, now you have the internet. It seems like now people are only concerned with making money and looking at global issues when we have issues in our own country that need addressed".

It is always interesting to hear someone else discuss their point of view. There were things that I agreed with and there was something that she said that I had to hold my tongue, as to to document her thoughts, not mine.