Extraterrestrial Ambassador
Say we make contact with an alien civilization tomorrow. Who would you want to be ambassador for all humankind, so that our new neighbors get the best possible picture of what Earth and Earthlings are really all about?
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We couldn't send one person, we would need to send a group of people. I can't possibly think of one person that would represent everything of the Human race, let alone the whole of Earth. If we took a person from each continent, at the very least, then we could send some kind of idea of what Humans look like. Side: not just one
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I see your point, although I think it dodges the point of the debate somewhat. For example, no one person could possibly represent a perfect cross section of our country, yet we still elect a president as a head of state and figurehead in foreign relations. In the same vein, we appoint ambassadors to countries with the consideration that they have experience or familiarity with the people and customs of that country and their leaders, and can ensure that our best interests are considered along with those who we negotiate with. Side: not just one
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But countries are split up already, usually into areas that are divided by the types of people that live there. I see what you mean, but representing a country isn't the same thing as representing every single human. Yeah, I dodged the question, but only because that was the only answer anyone could seriously consider. I would write more, I might in a while, but I'm pressed for time. But the worst thing is how I wasn't notified of this response! Side: not just one
I'd send Sarah Palin. That'd give them a real good and accurate picture on humanity. And yes, that was supposed to be insulting. I mean, it's pretty impossible to make the human race look good... mainly because the human race sucks royally right now. A few saints ain't the whole world, and if we sent the best of the best there to show just how awesome we are, when they set foot on earth, they'd be so sadly mistaken. Side: Sarah Palin
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