Food for Thought
Are you willing to do what it takes to help save the planet and humanity? Today's world is riddled with problems such as the lack of needed organ donors for life saving surgery, limited natural resources, homelessness and starvation, and overpopulation. People that would be able to live happy, productive lives, if they could get that all important transplant, are left to die. The ozone layer is being depleted and the air polluted by billowing clouds of smoke that pour into the sky, and our once vast forests are shrinking at an alarming rate. There are people who cannot work and find themselves living in the streets, void of the necessary means to feed and clothe themselves. Millions of people around the world must pass each day without so much as what most of us would call one normal meal. And we lack the room sufficient to let everyone live with a comfortable amount of space. All these problems could be reduced if we, human beings, are willing to sacrifice our mortal remains after death, remains that would otherwise rot away or be burned, to benefit those who still have a chance to enjoy life.
Does anyone like to see a young child, with hopes and dreams for the future, who is only left broken hearted because he or she will die without a necessary organ transplant? This poor child could have been saved if somebody had been willing to be an organ donor. Unfortunately, many people refuse to do this small favor to humanity; instead, they have their bodies destroyed by fire or buried six feet underground. If they are afraid that they might not actually be dead and will need to use their vital parts, it is understandable that they would want to keep them, but once they are buried, it would be quite difficult digging to the surface before they really did die, or worse yet, they would be nothing but ashes and smoke. The American Heritage Dictionary defines cannibalize as: "To remove serviceable parts from (damaged or worn-out equipment) for use in the repair of other equipment." If one can accept the view that it is logical to use the organs of our dead to help others live longer, more prosperous lives, then together with this definition, it could be said that it is reasonable for us to cannibalize human corpses.
As our world has an ever decreasing supply of natural resources, and an ever increasing concern for these resources, we must strive to conserve such diminishing treasures as wood and clean air. When one of our loved ones dies, we go to great expense purchasing elaborate caskets that are seen twice then buried in the ground with a body that will never enjoy the beauty of its stationary vessel. Aside from the uselessness of these containers, they waste wood and other valuable resources. The most favorable solution to the burial problem is cremation, yet this poses an alternative dilemma of air pollution. Cremating bodies injects harmful toxins into the air and aids in the depletion of the ozone. One viable solution to these problems is cannibalism.
Not only can cannibalism help save natural resources, but it can also be useful in combating the problem of overpopulation. I am not suggesting people should be killed for food - that indeed would be heinous. What I would like to do is point out how much land is used up to house useless, dead shells. Thousands of acres a year are wasted in this way, and this is land that can no longer be afforded.
Homelessness and starvation are horrific pains that plague not only third world countries, but the United States as well. The dead could not only provide tasty, life-giving food for those in need, but their skin and bones could be fashioned into durable furniture and clothing.
Cannibalism has adopted a very undeserved reputation, and it is our duty to clean its soiled cover so that all can see its benefits. From saving lives to saving the planet, cannibalism is one of the most useful tools we have that does not have any logical drawbacks. Respect your dearly departed ones and let them help others enjoy life to the fullest.
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