Re: cockroaches: their function

[malecki@xxxxxxxxxx (Robert Malecki)]

>The Q&A feature of today's New York Times science section has a question
>about what purpose cockroaches serve. The answer: scavenging of human
>waste. Cockroaches have very little function in (non-human) nature. So,
>this makes them sound more like a parasitical class than a productive one.
>Since Marx noted frequently that both rentiers and paupers lived off the
>crumbs of productive society, those who find inspiration in the roach
>should examine their class alliances more closely.
>
>Doug

Only Doug could compare a New York Times article with Marx.But the question
must be posed. Which came first the Cockroach or human waste?

I sure the Guru on the Times can give you some tips Doug..

But of course they probaly have the same position on Welfare recipients as
they do of cockroaches and obviously so do you.

malecki




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