Why should people, the single most destructive creatures, not kill themselves for the good of the earth?

Question

Reason for myself not dying, mind you, is that I am unable to perpetuate that philosophy if I were to perish. I'm just wondering if there are any valid reasons for staying alive aside from (in the grand scheme) destroying the planet and ourselves.

Reason for myself not dying, mind you, is that I am unable to perpetuate that philosophy if I were to perish. I'm just wondering if there are any valid reasons for staying alive aside from (in the grand scheme) destroying the planet and ourselves.

And, mind you, I have not seen, nor do I wish to see, Al Gore's movie about global warming. I'm sure he's not going to say anything 'most' people don't already know.

Answer 1

selfish reasons,greed,satisfaction of control and power

Answer 2

People are, indeed, killing themselves for the good of the earth, whether you are aware of it our not. Our most recent event was 9/11. What about the troops who are in another country fighting for justice and freedom? What about your parents parents, who fought in the wars? Toxins we eat and induce into our bodies; and driving with no direction, except to go no where. Look around you and you will see all the people who take needless risks just because they feel invincible. (*)What about the Japanese Kamikazes? They committed suicide flights and bombings for the good of their country. Example: Adhering to the code of Bushido (code of the warrior), all Japanese military men were prepared to die for the Emperor. This stemmed from the Japanese ideal of "The Path of Eternal Duty," the belief that family and individual welfare were not important when compared to the long history of the Empire. Japanese literature is replete with examples of warriors who died a glorious death on behalf of the Emperor.

Answer 3

What would actually happen to the earth then? Another species would dominate, who is to tell whether that would be a good thing or bad.
If you have any faith in religion, we were given a conscience, perhaps it should be the people who do not recycle, or cannot seem to find a garbage can or ash tray that should perish?!

Answer 4

That is unethical,humans life is precious,Let the people perish in a natural way or in an accident,Man has the right to live but the pay off of mother earth is for them to suffer!

Answer 5

people should be forced once every five years to go into a big arena and fight to the death. the last 30 living will walk and live till the next tournament. of course there would be a seperate event for men and females to ensure that there is always a 15/15 split.

Answer 6

At least you are willing to take an unbiased look at the reality of our failures as a species. The Bible does offer a remedy and ultimately God will destroy those who destroy the earth.

Answer 7

I think everyone will have an answer depending on their experience. I think it is narcissistic to believe that one person's death would be for the "good " of the earth. Yes, we can be the most destructive creatures on earth but how would killing ourselves help?!

Answer 8

Contrary to a lot of environmentalist's opinions this ole planet of ours can handle anything we dish out. There will always be the gloom and doom crowd, the key is not to give them too much credence.

Answer 9

Let this be a lesson to the rest of you don't watch Al Gore's new movie more than once!!

Answer 10

he he he, as you said everyone wants to live. There is no other reason. Just look at your reasoning for living. Most ridiculous!!!! Moreover, you use very complicated words like "good" which means different things to different people. Do you know its meaning?

Answer 11

Because the nature of human beings is *not* to be destructive - that is something we have taught ourselves. Human nature is a blank slate. Human nature is complete and utter free will.