Philosophy is the smile on the dog
Today's lesson comes to us via Anna:
Stipulations:
1) Population growth and its imminent threat to mankind's very survival is a problem of such magnitude that it takes precedence over all other concerns. (Cite various alarmist tomes to include The Population Bomb. Also delve into measure in effect in China and India, such as one-child rules, mandatory abortions and sterilizations.)
2) Facing extinction, all other matters are rendered moot. (See the wanton violations of basic human rights that go on in pursuit of the War on Terror.)
3) Illegal parking too is a huge problem facing society. (Witness the extraordinary number of man-hours police and courts spend to combat the scourge.)
Logical Conclusion: We should institute the death penalty for parking violations.
Any questions??