I get the feeling (from people I interact with locally) that they're not aware of global populations, or that there is a larger world outside the state they live in. I often wonder what the effect on the planet is for "unaware" people to be allowed to have as many kids as they want. I include my family members in this.
Not surprising. People have this weird idea that "having lots of stuff" is all positive with no negatives. When you have more things, that's more things you have to think about it all the time. Things have to be maintained, repaired, upgraded, etc. You gotta build security to keep your "things". And I'm not just talking about material things either. Immigration takes effort and stress. Multiculturalism takes effort and stress. Political Correctness takes effort and stress. I'm not arguing against these things - I'm saying whatever you bring into your house becomes your new stress. Doesn't matter what it is.