> From: Computer Software Solutions Ltd <[log in to unmask]>

> In my opinion, Mankind is in a class of its own when it comes to a
> destructive approach to things.
>
> The fundamental urge in all species is the desire to maintain the existence
> of the species.

Hi Tom and all -

I have a hard time understanding how one can routinely place the
animal/insect species on such a high pedestal of perfection and use it as a
benchmark to compare mankind to.  I think this type of discussion and belief
is extreme and makes me wonder which you value more, insects or your fellow
human.  To compare the two to anything requires a huge leap and either
raises the bee to a human level or reduces mankind to an insect level.  You
say mankind is in a class of it's own but then go on to compare us to the
bee.

> This urge is in man also. But look at how he goes about it. About 200 years
> ago, man got a handle on technology and said 'Yipee, we can now ensure that
> we do not have to die from diseases so he began a process of what I might
> term 'Death Control'. And without a corresponding 'Birth Control' the most
> dim witted member of this intelligent species should have been able to see
> that this would cause run away population growth. Not only that, but man was
> from then on allowing to live,those members who were targeted by disease, in
> fulfillment of nature's policy of eliminating the weak. What surprises me is
> that we have got away with it for so long. But I do believe that the invoice
> is on its way from nature.

Man was created with a mind and a will that allows us to reason and think
and choose unlike any other species.  Perhaps the next time you are ill, you
will consider abstaining from the use of our technology and let Nature take
it's course?  Perhaps nature has targeted you.  Then what?

I'll defend the goodness and superiority of mankind over "nature"  if no one
else will.  The creation of all nature is wonderful and great but it is man
who rules over it and can use it wisely or destroy it, which is a whole
other discussion.

Regards,
Barry