NEXT+GENERATION+AMERICA

Group Members
President: Averi Vice-President: Luke Writer: Ben Multimedia: Joe and Shane

Name of Your Project Proposal:
==NEXT ﻿GENERATION AMERICA!!! ==

Explain the Problem:
There’s a rock, a really big rock, flying through space towards Earth. And this isn’t just any old rock, it’s a rock big enough to destroy every living thing on this planet. In less than one year, this gigantic rock hurtling through space will hit us in a direct impact, spelling an end for all life on Earth. This rock, or more accurately an asteroid, will create an explosion larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs. So what does this mean for humanity? Well, the simple answer is that we’re all royally screwed; but there will be, however, a select group of people (1 million to be exact) who will be fortunate enough to survive this apocalypse of mankind. These one million Americans will be selected based upon a strict set of criteria (described below), while those not chosen for the survival program will be left to fend for themselves. Those lucky enough to be selected for the program will charged with the duty of repopulating the nation (or perhaps the planet) and restarting society as we know it.

Explain the Solution (sanctuary for 1,000,000 people):
The following list a rough estimate of the total number of people, and is subject to change at our discretion:

-40,000 medical professionals (doctors, surgeons, psychiatrists, etc.) -50,000 nurses -20,000 teachers -50,000 non-medical scientists (geneticists, biologists, etc.) -25,000 veterinarians, zoologists, arboreal, and ecological experts -500 government officials -5,000 psychologists/therapists -20,000 engineers (civic, sewage, computer, etc.) -10,000 civic repair specialists -2,000 entertainment/artists (musicians, painters, comedians, etc.) -15,000 farmers -15,000 public service agents (police, firefighters, soldiers, etc.) -100,000 industrial/agricultural laborers (farm hands, factory workers, etc.) -100,000 craftsmen (carpenters, mechanics, etc.) -632,500 "other" people =Explain How You Would Choose:= All people admitted to NEXT GENERATION AMERICA must meet all of the requirements listed below:

1.) All members of the program must be of both sound health and mind, which means that no one may have any preexisting conditions or diseases (genetic, contagious, or otherwise). Each prospective member will be receive a thorough medical evaluation by a doctor. In addition to possessing good health, each member must undergo a full psychological evaluation for any possible mental disorders or problems by a psychologist. Conditions such as depression, ADHD, bipolar, and other commonly diagnosed **and** treatable disorders will be **not** be grounds for disqualification. Psychologists will only screen applicants for disorders and conditions that could have a potentially adverse effect upon the population as a whole.

2.) All citizens of the program must be under age 40, unless they are involved in one of the following professions: medicine, science, or engineering. A select number of professionals, specifically the top 50 from their field, will be automatically admitted to the program, as long as they are under the age of 65. Those not considered among the top 50 in their field will be added for consideration under the general lottery of applicants. Those selected for the program will be allowed to bring all members of their immediate family (mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters), provided that they meet the previously described requirements. If the immediate family of an individual exceeds four people, they will have to decide personally who to include and who to leave behind.

3.) No member of the program may have a criminal record, including any felonies or misdemeanors. All prospective applicants will be given a thorough background check prior to the program's start.

4.) Any member caught lying or forging any part of their documents for possible admittance to the program will be automatically disqualified from consideration. The same rule applies for medical and psychological tests as well.

5.) No member of the program may be addicted to any substance or drug, including but not limited to: cigarettes, alcohol, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other form of illicit or prescription drug.

All those meeting the above (and not belonging to one of the listed professions) criteria may apply, but since the number of applicants will certainly outweigh the carrying capacity of the program, a random lottery will take place where the names of those selected will be broadcast over television, radio, internet, mail, and every other form of communication.

Explain Why This is the Best Solution Possible, Given the Conditions:
Given the limited number of people allowed into the program, this seems to represent the most fair and humane solution considering the circumstances. Beyond discrimination based upon age (i.e. those over 40), our proposal guarantees that all groups will be considered for inclusion, regardless of race, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation. And by allowing those with families already in place to bring their immediate kin, fewer families will be torn apart as a result. While many tough decisions will have to be made, this plan is what we believe to be the most sound in light of the situation.

Explain Why This Plan is FAIR:
No plan in this scenario is totally fair, and it would be impossible to construct one unless everyone could be included. However, in light of the situation at hand this is the fairest plan we could create. Many will be die as a result, and many others will suffer the burden of losing loved ones as a result of this disaster, our only goal is to ensure the long-term survival of the human race and eventually restore humanity to where it was before.

Presidential Message:
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 Citizens of America, today it is my duty to report to you slightly less than pleasant news…. Pretty fairly bad news… really really really tragically catastrophically horrible news. As the president of the United States, your safety is my top priority, and so it is with great regret and sadness that I admit NASA’s mission to stop the comet currently hurtling towards earth on a path of cataclysmic destruction, has failed. When the comet strikes, all unprotected forms of life on earth will perish and the globe will grow dark.  But, fear not my fellow Americans, for we have devised a plan that will save .003%. Deep underground in the limestone caves of Arizona we have created a safehouse of sorts and stockpiled resources to sustain one million people for two years, until the surface of the earth is again habitable. This, of course, was done to ensure the continuation of the human race after this horrible disaster. The leaders of NEXT GENERATION AMERICA have devised a series of certain criteria pertaining to age, health, and past behavior, which will be the basis of cave entrance qualification. This system is to a large extent lottery based, but of course in these desperate there can be no truly fair solution, we have only created what we believe to be the least unfair way of determining who will survive with regards to what and who is necessary for the survival of the human race. I am sorry it has come to this.  To those of you who will be part of NEXT GENERATION AMERICA, I say welcome, and ask that you act kindly towards your new neighbors. To those of you who will not, I apologize, and ask that you keep faith, and cherish your remaining time. To all of you, I ask that you all maintain your humanity even the face of this immense tragedy. Live today like it’s your last, because in all likelihood it will be.

**Plan Public Poster:**



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Plan Radio Ad Public service Announcement:
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