On 09/05/2021 13:33, T i m wrote:


And most native peoples had more respect for 'the land' and only took
what they needed (to survive).


They took what they needed because there was no shortage of fish and
the climate meant root crops, bananas etc grow almost all year round.
And without electricity there is no chance of keeping for more than a
few hours.

And when the occasional Reverend Baker turns up, why not have a
wonderful BBQ with him on the menu ?.

It was the clever, industrious north americans and europeans who had the
brains (from meat and protein eating) and the requirement to invent
and develop refridgeration and the means to make ice in huge quantities.
This brought cheap meat and fish to the global poor, who benefitted
greatly.