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From: crm@duke.UUCP (Charles R. Martin)
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Subject: destroying planets?
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Date: Sun, 15-Jan-84 14:28:56 EST
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Posted: Sun Jan 15 14:28:56 1984
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What is the difference between "destroying" an environment and 
"changing" an environment?

I suspect that what I see as "controlling my environment" and thereby
ensuring the survival of my progeny (and thereby, the human race)
might very well be something like the sort of desctruction others
have derided.

I believe that humans are more valuable than uninhabited planets.
I amke no immediate claim that this is logical, and in fact suspect
it is at essence a religious question.  However, anyone who believes 
that mankind shouldn't change things to suit themselves is cordially
invited to stay the hell outa my garden.

Charlie Martin