Interesting choice. Act against our evolved natural instincts by eliminating our offspring… or, to put it another way, obey our survival instinct, by eliminating the younger, healthier, more capable competition.

Alternatively, take away the old people. They’re closer to death anyway. But they contain the wisdom, seniority, maturity and power. What would rise out of the immature ignorant masses to fill the vacuum?

Assuming the character MUST choose, will that choice be affected by his or her age?

Interesting choice. Act against our evolved natural instincts by eliminating our offspring… or, to put it another way, obey our survival instinct, by eliminating the younger, healthier, more capable competition.

Alternatively, take away the old people. They’re closer to death anyway. But they contain the wisdom, seniority, maturity and power. What would rise out of the immature ignorant masses to fill the vacuum?

Assuming the character MUST choose, will that choice be affected by his or her age?

good point Raymond about the age of the chooser!
this was evilly plotted out, provides us a moral dilemma, and captures the imagination!

What a dilemma! I love how this piece works as a story and as a what would you do? sort of morality-play.

Fascinating. I love the dialogue. Nice job.

Wow. To put it simply, I’d hate to be that guy.
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Brilliant and devilish idea. I would spend all night pondering this one, and a few extra months, but then I would start to mentally break down, I’m sure. Rubber rooms are fun and all, but…

Man, the places this one could go. I want to know why the antagonist wants to wipe out a huge chunk of humanity…

Also, FYI , your http link in your bio is going to wrighcopy.com…missing a ‘t’.