NWA LETTERS

Here’s one method to save planet Earth

A recent contributor to the letters page lamented the demise of planet Earth due to uncontrolled growth of human population. This opinion is the party line of the Zero Population Growth organization.

Let’s assume the organization is correct in its analysis. Its solution to the so-called problem is to limit growth by curtailing the number of human births. This idea is like digging up the roots of a tree to save the tree.

Young people in vast numbers are the future of mankind and the likely savior of the planet as they will provide, as in the past, ingenious solutions and corrective plans.

So how can we limit population growth if birth control is a non-starter? Keep the roots and lop off the dead wood, in this case everyone over the age of 65. Very few older people (much to their chagrin) offer much substantially to society and our planet. In fact, they are voracious consumers of limited social programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc. These programs are our financial albatross and will lead to certain collapse of America and the developed world as we know it.

In summary, protect our youth, phase out the elderly and presto, a vigorous human population is assured, the planet is protected, and our country is saved from financial ruin.

STEPHEN CHRIST

Harrison

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