Glad to see some humorous ones among the many responses. Actually I didn't
even write the original first paragraph about children etc - it was just
part of the message I received and forwarded. But it seems to be the most
exciting topic to have hit this mailbase since my colleague tried (and
failed) to unsubscribe me a month or so back.
Keep the flow coming! But most important, don't forget to turn the lights
out tomorrow night to let George know there are a lot of concerned people in
the world, childless or with children.
To my private correspondent who was concerned about putting a toddler to bed
in the dark: I've worked in countries where there were 4 hurricane lamps
for 35,000 people, but most of the children managed to get to bed safely.
Sunset will be fairly late on 21 June, probably past his or her bed time,
but sweet dreams anyway.
Charles (father of 3, too late to alter it now and I wouldn't anyway).
What I will be doing when my lights are out is of course entirely my own
business ; )
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Black <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 4:55 PM
Subject: Blackout and Population Growth
> But the problem is that widespread participation in a blackout could
> result in a sharp spike upwards in the birthrate with long-term adverse
> effects on the environment. Charles says: "Light a candle to the sun
> god, kiss and tell, make love, tell ghost stories, do something instead
> of watching television, have fun in the dark."
>
> Think about it: Millions of couples, wide awake in the dark, doing good
> by "having fun in the dark". Perhaps this is not a good tactic.
>
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