alasbabylon | The televisions, radios, and computer screens around the world went
briefly blank, then a news commentator appeared on television and
somehow through the magic tricks of government agencies, the same
commentator appeared on each and every computer screen everywhere. The
commentator greeted with voice only for radio, but in all screens
around the world, booming and confident, announced what follows:
"As news coordinator, I am delighted to bring you the end of the year speech by the President of the United States of America. The President called for this meeting - with all the media from around the globe, just one hour ago, saying that it would be the most important speech of his tenure in office. Thanks to various government agencies, we are bringing this to you direct and live." The television and computer screens then briefly blared with somber but presidential music, then the obviously distressed image of the President of the United States of America appeared.
Around the world, people stopped what they were doing, listened and watched.
The address by the President -
"Good evening. As each and every one of you know, the worlds population exceeds the world's resources. I have devoted countless days and weeks and months, working day and night, with leadership groups from around the world to solve these problems. We and scientists, decision makers, leaders, military officials, and others have considered each and every possibility, with a goal of answers for the year 2050. However, we have an increasingly urgent situation, and we have determined that there is only one way to handle this situation. Further, there is only now when action must be taken, as you and I know the problems are multiplying and combining. Next month and next year will be too late. Consequently, I and the other leaders of the world have agreed upon a compact that is global, universal and temporary, until a balance has been reached between resources and population. This agreement will offer a long term and satisfactory solution for unlimited living in the future, a goal that all of us support and encourage.
By proclamation, I am bringing forward the planned program, Global Universal Temporary Solution For Unlimited Longterm Living (GUTSFULL), from 2050 to the immediate present. As it is now 2029 and tomorrow will usher in the new year, the program GUTSFULL, will begin precisely at 1 minute after the New Year of 2030 begins, as a way to assure a healthy life for our planet and all its beings. Every country, every corporation, every religious leader, every major association, every important scientist, around the globe, has agreed upon this new plan, this temporary solution to build a better and stronger and more stable planet for the future.
I assure you that those who can contribute to the quality of life on earth will be safe and should have no worries. Those who cannot meet the criteria will be reviewed quickly, thoroughly and with the best interests of all of the people of the planet in mind. Some who are deemed unable to contribute will be selected for termination. Euthanasia will be painless, quick, and all costs will be covered by the state and federal governments and national and international corporations. If you happen to be selected, you won't have to pay for anything.
You will be pleased to learn that decisions made will be by community based teams, composed of a local councillor or political leader, a local and certified member of the ministry, a local registered medical professional or health practitioner, a local legally entitled financial manager, and a sworn deputy or officer of the law. That process will assure virtually complete local control and effective management, so that no federal or state official will impinge in any way on anyone, not you and your family and neighbours. Your rights will be preserved. Your dignity will be respected.
These teams will be charged with making decisions based on each individual's past and potential future contributions to the community, their religious beliefs, their health considerations, their ability to contribute financially to the community, and any and all legal records. Thus no one will be subject to arbitrary or capricious decisions and subsequent termination. Scientists will rate and continually monitor the past contributions and potential contributions of each individual, so that the best solutions for all will be assured. Local administration will assure the best and fairest outcome too.
Encouragement will be available, for if a person otherwise not selected for the program, decides to opt for euthanasia on a voluntary basis, they will be entitled to assure that another person of their choosing will be guaranteed life for another year. Further, if any person can contribute significantly to the community, they will be guaranteed life for another year. If they can contribute to the costs of government and program operation financially, and if their legal record is clear, they should have no worries. Even better for many of you, if you have contributed by turning in those who were or are dissidents, free thinkers, radicals, or feeble minded, you will receive extra points towards prolonging your own life. These points, if you so choose, can transfer to another person of your choosing, if you volunteer for euthanasia. Those with religious beliefs, and there are many, will be offered an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of their beliefs and commitment to life in the hereafter, by volunteering regardless of their being otherwise selected. Again, they will be entitled to designate another person for a guaranteed additional year of life.
I assure you that only those who cannot contribute to the community will be terminated, thus freeing up opportunities for those not selected for the program. And a large number of jobs will be created to operate this program, thus employing many people who otherwise would not have a responsible role in the community. This will give many people opportunity and security, as they contribute to the long term, sustainable, and overall well being of their communities.
I pledge to you that this is the only way to bring our global population into line with the available and projected resources. And all of us, including me, will be subject to this plan, beginning 1 January 2030, just a few minutes from now. Each country, and each corporation, will ensure the process is painless and in the best interests of all. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. God bless us all."
The President, looking serious and with tears running, then blinked and smiled, as if a weighty decision had been made. Perhaps the prepared script was no longer being played. He began again, looking directly at his audiences:
"On one last and final personal note, I, as Commander in Chief, as your President, have worked day and night on this project to the point of utter exhaustion. Accordingly, I have designated the Vice President to take over the role of President of the United States, at 1 minute after midnight, that is, in just hours at the end of tonight. At the suggestion of the Cabinet and the team who created this project, I am proud to be the first person to volunteer for GUTSFULL and I will fulfil my duty and obligations with pride. With a joyous and happy frame of mind, I bid you all a very good evening and a Happy New Year."
The President, by now looking ashen and grave, somber and serious, stopped speaking and promptly began walking off the podium. Armed soldiers dressed in battle uniform, could be briefly seen in the background and joined him as he departed. The light faded.
There were no cheers or applause, rather stunned silence, by people around the globe.
Immediately however, some panic stricken citizens began organising. Some within a few minutes, committed suicide on the spot without waiting for the awarding of merit points to others, unfortunately, thereby losing opportunities for their families and friends. Other reactions were many and swift, particularly noted was the mobilisation of police, military, and emergency services, and then subsequently, seemingly in minutes, the positive commentaries came forth from all sides. It seems that the response had been prepared for some time. The media strongly approved, claiming that finally, something positive was being done to deal with the many urgent problems - pollution, corruption, climate change, global warming, overpopulation, and resource deficiencies.
A few critiques or angry fights emerged, but those who offered such critiques or who fought with each other, were quickly identified, taken into custody, and awarded demerit points, assuring that those who pointed them out were given merits. A few minority groups, some organisations of senior and elderly citizens, and a number of disability rights group objected strongly, earning themselves the name or label - "the first to go", according to the news sources. However, the President at the end of the speech, took that noble place of honour.
The next morning the mortuaries and funeral parlour operators were overjoyed at the remarkable rise in their value on the stock markets of the world. And the rest of the world joined in with vigour and energy to spare.
"As news coordinator, I am delighted to bring you the end of the year speech by the President of the United States of America. The President called for this meeting - with all the media from around the globe, just one hour ago, saying that it would be the most important speech of his tenure in office. Thanks to various government agencies, we are bringing this to you direct and live." The television and computer screens then briefly blared with somber but presidential music, then the obviously distressed image of the President of the United States of America appeared.
Around the world, people stopped what they were doing, listened and watched.
The address by the President -
"Good evening. As each and every one of you know, the worlds population exceeds the world's resources. I have devoted countless days and weeks and months, working day and night, with leadership groups from around the world to solve these problems. We and scientists, decision makers, leaders, military officials, and others have considered each and every possibility, with a goal of answers for the year 2050. However, we have an increasingly urgent situation, and we have determined that there is only one way to handle this situation. Further, there is only now when action must be taken, as you and I know the problems are multiplying and combining. Next month and next year will be too late. Consequently, I and the other leaders of the world have agreed upon a compact that is global, universal and temporary, until a balance has been reached between resources and population. This agreement will offer a long term and satisfactory solution for unlimited living in the future, a goal that all of us support and encourage.
By proclamation, I am bringing forward the planned program, Global Universal Temporary Solution For Unlimited Longterm Living (GUTSFULL), from 2050 to the immediate present. As it is now 2029 and tomorrow will usher in the new year, the program GUTSFULL, will begin precisely at 1 minute after the New Year of 2030 begins, as a way to assure a healthy life for our planet and all its beings. Every country, every corporation, every religious leader, every major association, every important scientist, around the globe, has agreed upon this new plan, this temporary solution to build a better and stronger and more stable planet for the future.
I assure you that those who can contribute to the quality of life on earth will be safe and should have no worries. Those who cannot meet the criteria will be reviewed quickly, thoroughly and with the best interests of all of the people of the planet in mind. Some who are deemed unable to contribute will be selected for termination. Euthanasia will be painless, quick, and all costs will be covered by the state and federal governments and national and international corporations. If you happen to be selected, you won't have to pay for anything.
You will be pleased to learn that decisions made will be by community based teams, composed of a local councillor or political leader, a local and certified member of the ministry, a local registered medical professional or health practitioner, a local legally entitled financial manager, and a sworn deputy or officer of the law. That process will assure virtually complete local control and effective management, so that no federal or state official will impinge in any way on anyone, not you and your family and neighbours. Your rights will be preserved. Your dignity will be respected.
These teams will be charged with making decisions based on each individual's past and potential future contributions to the community, their religious beliefs, their health considerations, their ability to contribute financially to the community, and any and all legal records. Thus no one will be subject to arbitrary or capricious decisions and subsequent termination. Scientists will rate and continually monitor the past contributions and potential contributions of each individual, so that the best solutions for all will be assured. Local administration will assure the best and fairest outcome too.
Encouragement will be available, for if a person otherwise not selected for the program, decides to opt for euthanasia on a voluntary basis, they will be entitled to assure that another person of their choosing will be guaranteed life for another year. Further, if any person can contribute significantly to the community, they will be guaranteed life for another year. If they can contribute to the costs of government and program operation financially, and if their legal record is clear, they should have no worries. Even better for many of you, if you have contributed by turning in those who were or are dissidents, free thinkers, radicals, or feeble minded, you will receive extra points towards prolonging your own life. These points, if you so choose, can transfer to another person of your choosing, if you volunteer for euthanasia. Those with religious beliefs, and there are many, will be offered an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of their beliefs and commitment to life in the hereafter, by volunteering regardless of their being otherwise selected. Again, they will be entitled to designate another person for a guaranteed additional year of life.
I assure you that only those who cannot contribute to the community will be terminated, thus freeing up opportunities for those not selected for the program. And a large number of jobs will be created to operate this program, thus employing many people who otherwise would not have a responsible role in the community. This will give many people opportunity and security, as they contribute to the long term, sustainable, and overall well being of their communities.
I pledge to you that this is the only way to bring our global population into line with the available and projected resources. And all of us, including me, will be subject to this plan, beginning 1 January 2030, just a few minutes from now. Each country, and each corporation, will ensure the process is painless and in the best interests of all. Thank you for your attention and cooperation. God bless us all."
The President, looking serious and with tears running, then blinked and smiled, as if a weighty decision had been made. Perhaps the prepared script was no longer being played. He began again, looking directly at his audiences:
"On one last and final personal note, I, as Commander in Chief, as your President, have worked day and night on this project to the point of utter exhaustion. Accordingly, I have designated the Vice President to take over the role of President of the United States, at 1 minute after midnight, that is, in just hours at the end of tonight. At the suggestion of the Cabinet and the team who created this project, I am proud to be the first person to volunteer for GUTSFULL and I will fulfil my duty and obligations with pride. With a joyous and happy frame of mind, I bid you all a very good evening and a Happy New Year."
The President, by now looking ashen and grave, somber and serious, stopped speaking and promptly began walking off the podium. Armed soldiers dressed in battle uniform, could be briefly seen in the background and joined him as he departed. The light faded.
There were no cheers or applause, rather stunned silence, by people around the globe.
Immediately however, some panic stricken citizens began organising. Some within a few minutes, committed suicide on the spot without waiting for the awarding of merit points to others, unfortunately, thereby losing opportunities for their families and friends. Other reactions were many and swift, particularly noted was the mobilisation of police, military, and emergency services, and then subsequently, seemingly in minutes, the positive commentaries came forth from all sides. It seems that the response had been prepared for some time. The media strongly approved, claiming that finally, something positive was being done to deal with the many urgent problems - pollution, corruption, climate change, global warming, overpopulation, and resource deficiencies.
A few critiques or angry fights emerged, but those who offered such critiques or who fought with each other, were quickly identified, taken into custody, and awarded demerit points, assuring that those who pointed them out were given merits. A few minority groups, some organisations of senior and elderly citizens, and a number of disability rights group objected strongly, earning themselves the name or label - "the first to go", according to the news sources. However, the President at the end of the speech, took that noble place of honour.
The next morning the mortuaries and funeral parlour operators were overjoyed at the remarkable rise in their value on the stock markets of the world. And the rest of the world joined in with vigour and energy to spare.
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