Agree - absurd theory. Just some nutty self-serving individuals. The only reason to even bring this up is an attempt to blindly play on the "big, bad, scary communist government" theme.

The truth is, the PRC is completely clueless about PR (public relations) and will continue to be roundly slaughtered in the court of public opinion because of this.

Really, they should just hire the Falun Gong people. Experts at protesting and garnering sympathy. This hunger strike just looks kind of stupid.

Sorry if this has been asked before. I'm kind of surprised that the article claims that the age has been lowered.

I mean, when did say, cavemen, have kids? Probably not after they've settled down into a home and job.

I would have thought that modern luxuries, as well as increased lifespan, has RAISED the age when people have kids.

Such systems already exist. There is Edubuntu and also some Live CD's based on Knoppix with focus on education. I'm sure others exist, but those just a few.