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April 9—The animal world Title: Death to All Humans The Parliament of Animals met one day in a secret undisclosed location as they were under constant surveillance by the human CIA and others who wanted to disrupt the parliament’s work. the wise owl presided. He read the charges “We are assembled here to judge the actions of the human race. the human race is being charged with crimes against nature, destruction of the environment, mass murder, enslavement of animals, mutilation of animals, and violation of Gaia’s basic commandments to preserve the environment for all animals including humans. Speaking for the prosecution will be the Tiger and Lions, speaking for the defense will be the domestic cats and dogs . We have in the room ten men and women who are representative of the human race. The parliament can make any recommendation to remedy the situation including the death penalty, exile, or reparations. All animals will be required to carry on these decrees, “Okay, Mr. Tiger first we will ask the humans how they plead.” “ Humans. You have been charged with the following crimes. crimes against nature, destruction of the environment, mass murder, enslavement of animals, mutilation of animals, and violation of Gaia’s basic commandments to preserve the environment for all animals including humans. How do you plead? Sam Adams, the lawyer for the humans, responded, “Not guilty your honor for these charges except for eating animals which we contend is part of the natural order of the world and many if not most of you are guilty of the same charge.” “Clarification – your basic argument is that everyone eats animals, so humans are not guilty “ “Yes, that is correct, your honor.” “ Okay, Mr. Tiger, your opening.” “Okay. The facts are clear. For thousands of years until the Industrial Revolution humans had little mass impact on the overall environment. Ever since then all animals have been impacted and my species has been hunted to near extinction for the greed of humans who have not eaten tiger meat. The predator class, including bears, coyotes, feral dogs, lions, tigers, and wolves have been fighting back against the predation of humans, but we are losing. And if we don't do anything within 10 years, there won't be any tigers or other big predators left in the wild. And the natural order of things would be controlled by the evil, selfish humans who don't give a damn about their fellow creatures. Therefore, we are proposing that 95% of humans must be killed. The remaining humans will be allowed to live as our slaves It is only fair. That is my request to the parliament of animals. Death to humans!” The crowd rose and chanted “ Death to all humans” until the owl ruled that they must not disrupt the proceedings. The owl turned to the dog and cat for their defense. the dog responded, “ Humans and dogs have been partners, for thousands of years, and we know humans more than any of you. Humans are capable of great kindness, and compassion and we maintain they are not fundamentally evil. And then they can be redeemed through education and through a Campaign to reform human thought. I think we should give humans a second chance.” the owl motioned to the cat “I concur with Brother Dog, Humans are okay and we like them they are our friends , although they should be found not guilty because of insanity.” The owl said he was ready for his verdict. “Death to 95 percent of humans, and enslavement of the rest, but we will allow 50,000 to immigrate to the Moon and Mars. I will meet with the UN to give them the decree. Once that is published all animals must rise up and kill all humans on sight. This suspends the parliament of animals. Death to all humans.” The word went out animals rose all over the world and the reign of human tyranny ended within a year. Author note: My muse is a strange creature often taking me down dark rabbit holes like this one. |