The other night I was drunkenly reading reddit when I came across this article, which really is fascinating. At the time, however, all I could think of was this song. I think it's best to have it playing in the background while you read the article.
I also really like the top comment on this youtube video:
I don't have an answer to your questions other than, you are correct sir. I applaud your passion. I also have a feeling this might be Jonathan hiding behind a random screen name.
Anyways, I'm sorry for not giving credit to the source of that article about the mice utopia. In my falling asleep drunken state I only had the foresight to email the article to myself, but not to include the citation.
Please don't sue me internets.