"...The trouble with denying that there is a global carrying capacity for the human population is that you are basically saying that it is okay for millions to live in slum conditions in Asian and Africa. ..."

I mean you are talking about 2-3 different things - as per my understanding the ecological footprint is w.r.t pollution, but we are discussing about population. correct me if I am wrong...

And then you talk about poverty in Africa. What is the link....between pollution, population (and poverty).