[bomelia]

Whoever, whatever,... however this planet came into existence, it came with a natural plan. Things are born, they grow, and they die. I don't know of any life on Earth that lives forever. Species come, and species go. Mountains come and go. The system always seems to correct itself and arrive at a better solution. That is, till we came along. At first glance, we might have looked like a good idea. But today?

Let me give you an example of the natural law and some estimated ramifications if it is modified. Its a silly example, but I think it works. Most people live arround 70 years give or take. Lets say just one person figures out how to live 200 years. And be healthy doing it! Lets say when he retired at 65 (not a natural law) he had $1 million in a 401K. Lets say he can easily live on 50K a year (5%), but he decides to keep his money in relatively aggressive programs (averaging, say 10%). In 135 years, how much will he be worth? (somebody with a calculator please tell me).

But, you know its gonna be a lot. So, our physical law of compound interest and current interest rates, and rates of growth in the economy would have to be altered to keep pace with the natural law. (yes, I ignored inflation).

The Supreme Law of the land was designed to work with natural law. It was a unique attempt at the concept. There were plenty of mistakes. But how amazing is it that the few things we got right worked so dam well! For a good part of the USA's existence, we (as a country) have operated in harmony with natural law on some level. Certainly not in perfect harmony... but we got closer than any other country had before us.

Now, we are moving in the wrong direction. We are trying to change natural law (live forever, eg). We cannot afford to do this. If natural law says a opssum dies, then so be it. If we can save it for a pittance, then perhaps its OK to try. But if to save it, we have to wipe out standards of living and return to the stone age, then no. Its not worth it. That is not operating in union with natural law. Thats just some wacko's idea of fairness.

Wackos do not understand natural law. They only understand fairness. Wackos (..er, Liberals) will not be happy until there is a safety net under every dam thing in plain site.

Mike