The Darwin Sanction

Voluntary gene pool filtering:

When Toni terminated her pregnancy, she did so in the firm belief she was helping to save the planet.

So determined was she that the terrible "mistake" of pregnancy should never happen again, that she begged the doctor who performed the abortion to sterilise her at the same time. He refused, but Toni - who works for an environmental charity - relentlessly hunted down a doctor who would perform the irreversible surgery.

Finally, eight years ago, Toni got her way.

At the age of 27 this young woman at the height of her reproductive years was sterilised to "protect the planet".

I'm searching for a downside to this story, but I can't seem to find one. In fact, I believe they should be encouraged to take the next step -- removing their own "carbon footprint" as soon as possible.

Attention all enviro-freaks: Save a Tree! Commit Suicide Now! Beat the Rush! Don't wait; there's still time to be the first on your block!