Death's imminence and immanence; 'I could do nothing to save myself'.(OPED)

From: The Washington Times | Date: June 15, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Louis Rene Beres, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Our capacity to survive as humans is by no means assured. Virtually every species that ever existed has become extinct. Matters are not helped much by our special infirmities; cruelty wears a distinctly human face. Not the least bit sobered by an expanding technology of mega-destruction, humankind generally remains unashamed to revel in war and terror. This is true when even the wildest of other animals can someti...

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