You'd think they'd welcome gays in China

[OwlHoot]

but no:

Gay pageant 'cancelled by police' in China

China's "one child" policy, combined with rural families aborting females and even bumping off infant girls, has meant there are now about 125 men of marriageable age for every woman, which apparently deeply worries the Chinese Government.

So one might imagine the Chinese authorities would take the view that the more (male) gays the merrier, and hand out medals to them for selflessly opting out of competition for marriage.

Same goes for those African countries with burgeoning populations.

[shaunbhoy]

there are now about 125 men of marriageable age for every woman

Does it really matter? They all look the same anyway...........allegedly!

[Platypus]

So one might imagine the Chinese authorities would take the view that the more (male) gays the merrier, and hand out medals to them for selflessly opting out of competition for marriage.

Same goes for those African countries with burgeoning populations.

I read a book recently (sci fi, The Forever War) in which gay relationships were actively encouraged as a means of population control. So much so that 'hetero' was considered weird and socially unacceptable

[OwlHoot]

Either that or some genetically engineered harmless sterility virus will be disseminated (using that word advisedly), and couples will have to apply to get a temporary antidote to conceive.

If the world population keeps rising, something is sure to be done sooner or later. Otherwise 21st century wars will make the 20th century mayhem look like a picnic in the park.