While I disagree with Dick on many things aviation, he's one of the few voices with influence out there that speaks utter sense when it comes to the myth of this country's capacity to handle unfettered growth.
A reported comment by Dick from News Corp:
“Our economic system is flawed,” he said. “It requires perpetual growth but it’s a finite world..."
“Everyone will be living like termites..."
Few words, but he nails it and he has been consistent on the topic. He also nails the numbers of what would constitute a sustainable population without sacrificing our enviable lifestyle - around 26 mill.
For all my arguments with Dick when it comes to aviation, he's one of the few that acknowledge reality on the subject of sustainability.
Add in his charity work and all-round patriotism and I'd vote for him if I lived in MacKellar.
I just wouldn't let him anywhere near the aviation portfolio!