Doomsday Contingency Plan

With all the things that are going wrong with this world these days, it seems almost inevitable that a group of humans is going to be sent into outer space to start over. However, this solution brings forth one major argument: who do we send? Call me crazy, but I think I have a solution.

Us.

That's right. If anyone should be in charge of rebuilding an entire society, it should be this group of Sparklers. While this may be somewhat biased, I am not without arguments:

• Our age. Ranging from 13 to 21, we have the potential to be alive for quite a lengthy period of our re-development process. This gives us time to fully mature (if we have not already) and be ready to, uh, repopulate.
• Intelligence is another pro in having us start another colony. In all modesty, we do have higher than average brainpower, which is essential in coming up with effective and efficient methods of survival on this new location. This is also important to avoid the mistakes of Animal Farm - with all citizens placed on a relatively equal intellectual playing field, corruption of the governing party (should there be a specific one) can be more easily stopped.
• Diversity is the next reason behind this. In order to successfully procreate, we need a variety of traits in the available gene pool. We have all the races covered and the fact that our skills and interests vary gives us a chance to produce a next generation that can continue what we have been working on effectively.
• Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, we have proved that we can function as somewhat of a community effectively. Even when presented with issues, we act diplomatically and try to solve issues as effectively as possible. This is crucial, as any bit of friction that may turn into violence can threaten to destroy the delicate infrastructure of the new society.

Of course, this plan has its pitfalls - or, rather, one major one: a lack of males. However, this can be solved over a discussion on a more relevant date. Until then, we have a very strong case as to why we should be given this role.

That said, in case the world doesn't agree, I suggest that everyone pitch in USD 10 a week to raise funds for the construction of the aircraft that will get us out of here.