The Solution

(Spring 1993)

In a world ravaged by famine, racism, pollution, and increasing governmental corruption, we are constantly trying to find a solution to these problems. The sooner we realize that there is no solution, the better off we will be. As long as there are different races, sexes, and species, there will always be environmental, political, and social turmoil. We should accept it, because unless every single inhabitant of this world participates in the solution, then the efforts of those who try will be completely useless. Since this will never happen, I have developed an alternate solution to the problem at hand. The military organizations throughout the world have built up a stockpile of weapons, which at the drop of a hat can destroy the planet many times over. Perhaps the ultimate solution would be to select a day, publicize the blessed event, and on this day, each country, state, or any social outcast with nuclear capabilities would launch their arsenal at a designated time. The resulting activity would be much more spectacular than any Super Bowl half time show, have much more impact than any Fourth Of July celebration, and more eagerly anticipated than the next Steven Spielberg blockbuster. This solution would justify the billions and billions of dollars spent on the weapons, and in addition to this, it would solve the problems. Admittedly, my solution is a bit extreme, but would the results really be that bad?