Respose to "He-y, Come on Ou-t!" by Shinichi Hoshi.
What would a life be without sunshine or moonlight, without the sound of the wind rushing through the trees, the smell of crisp autumn air, or without the feel of dewy grass brushing our feet? Our environment gives us a source of peace, happiness and relaxation. But what about a life filled with ringing cell phones, angry bosses, tight deadlines and traffic jams? Living with these aggravations causes us stress, anger and chaos, but what are the benefits? Oh, but of course! How could I forget about money! People will go to any lengths for prosperity, even as far as destroying our precious environment. Shinichi Hoshi demonstrates this mania in his short story "He-y, Come on Ou-t!".
Upon the discovery of the infinite hole, we are first introduced to man's willingness to sacrifice the Earth's well-being. A concessionaire claims the hole with a profitable plot in mind and launches a vigorous campaign. "We've got a fabulously deep hole! Scientists say it's at least five thousand meters deep! Perfect for the disposal of such things as waste from nuclear reactors!" (154), he chanted. Since it's not environmentally safe to dispose of nuclear waste above ground, it must be perfectly harmless to put it in ground, right? I'd hoped that the villagers would object to this ridiculous arrangement, and they did. They balked at the idea until "it was explained that there would be absolutely no above-ground contamination for several thousand years and that they would share in the profits. Into the bargain, a magnificent road was built from the city to the village" (154). I am sadly disappointed in you, villagers. You are all in the mindset of "Oh, it won't affect us for awhile, plus we're getting money and a new road! What could be wrong with that?" Has it...
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