The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov Explains the Current Crisis in 1953 "I think the chance of killing the population of a planet is not one that can be taken." "If Florina were an ordinary planet I would agree with you. But Florina bears the Galactic supply of kyrt. It can't be done." Junz said angrily, "Is that the agreement you came to with Fife while I was gone?" Fife intervened. He said, "Let me explain, Dr. Junz. The government of Sark would never consent to evacuate Florina, even if the I.S.B. claimed it had proof of this nova theory of yours. Trantor cannot force us because while the Galaxy might support a war against Sark for the purpose of maintaining the kyrt trade, it will never support one for the purpose of ending it." "Exactly," said Abel. I am afraid our own people would not support us in such a war." Junz found revulsion growing strong within him. A planet full of people meant nothing against the dictates of economic necessity! Comment: My initials are I.S.B. my younger brother’s name is Kurt.
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