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       Several years ago, I was shocked out of my complacency when I learned that we humans have depleted the oceans of nearly 99% of the edible fish life and that two-thirds of the oceanic coral reefs are dead or dying. Later I learned that we are destroying the remaining forests at a rate of 2.5% per annum. We are also causing the extinction of an estimated 50,000 biological species every year. Projections suggest that in a mere 25 years, 50% of the human population will be without adequate drinking water, and that 25 years later, 50% of all humans will be starving. Even more important, I became convinced that global warming could cause the virtual extinction of the human race within a mere 200-300 years unless drastic preventative measures are taken.

       I believe these issues are far more important than terrorism, war, pestilence, the economy, our jobs, or individual human life, yours or mine. Careful consideration has led to the conviction that in only one way can we avoid the pending disaster: by effecting a drastic reduction in the human population. Other measures may delay our demise, but only this one solution will allow the human race to live indefinitely in harmony with nature without destroying the beautiful Earth we have come to inherit. This unpopular view, never mentioned by our politicians, is virtually self evident when the data currently available are carefully evaluated.

       The essays presented here address these issues. They are written for the general public and can be understood by anyone. They may be read individually with greatest benefit. Each one presents novel but overlapping facts and views. Please read, ponder, evaluate, and act upon them as you see fit, and then pass them on to a friend. I hope you find them revealing, edifying, and even entertaining.

 

                                                               Milton Saier