by Kisha Bennett

Created on: April 22, 2008

Please read the following interview and draw your own conclusions:

K -Mr. Arctic Iceberg, how are you feeling today?
Arctic-Not so good.
K-What is wrong?
Arctic-I am melting.
K-Where?
Arctic-Inside, where it hurts.
K-Why?
Arctic-Well, it has gotten a bit hotter in the past few years and I hear tell that it will continue to get that way.
K-But why are you melting?
Arctic-Well, last time I checked, ice can not survive in perpetual heat but... I could be wrong.

K-Ms. Earthy Ozone layer, how are you feeling today?
Earthy- Not good at all.
K-What is wrong with you?
Earthy- Well, I have something like holes all over.
K Something like holes?
Earthy- Yes, some are rather big in different places.
K- How did you get it?
Earthy- Well, there are some substances on earth that are harmful to me, and because of this, they are depleting Earth's umbrella, which is me, and that is causing harmful radiation to heat the planet's core. Hence global warming intensifies.
K- But, why does this bother you?
Earthy- Well, it's not only toxic to me, but it will harm all those standing in my shade.
K- Why is that bad?
Earthy- Well, last time I checked, toxic things are never beneficial but... I could be wrong.

K- Mr. Soon-to-be-extinct species, how are you feeling today?
STBES- Not very good.
K- Why is that?
STBES-Well, I am being hunted to extinction and my pursuers do not realize something.
K-What is that?
STBES- My existence is necessary to keep everything running smoothly, especially when it comes to the natural balance of the planet. The air, trees, water cycle, everything is connected to my existence. When I am eliminated a little part of this planet dies with me.
K Well if that is the reason, why are you being hunted?
STBES- Fear and pleasure.
K -Why is that bad?
STBES- Well there is no reason to fear if each species respected their individual boundaries and there is no reason to kill for pleasure.
K-Why not?
STBES- Well, last time I checked, humans are put in prison when they kill for pleasure... but I could be wrong.

K-Mr. Humanity, how are you today?
H-Wonderful.
K-Really? Why?
H-Well I am finally doing what I do best.
K-And what is that?
H-Destroy, annihilate, rip apart, mash it, beat it, crush it and... well you get the idea.
K-But why?
H-Because.
K-Because what?
H-Just because.
K-Is there no reason behind your actions?
H-What is that? Last time I checked, there was no reason needed for anyone to do anything.
K-But surely we are more than animals who act by instinct instead of reason, aren't we?
H-Animals? How dare you insult me? I am the superior species. The crowing glory of this planet. The only one who can make it better. The only being who can restore the balance and make life worth it.
K-I am happy to hear it. I was starting to get worried. And what is your plan to solve the global issues, reduce planetary emissions, address the issues of global warming and ensure a grand future for all those yet to come?
H-Simple. Close my eyes, pretend and it will all go away. Trust me.

End of interview.

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