Invented People

The world reacted with shock and dismay over the revelation of invented people. Though the most eminent scientist remain curiously quiet on the subject, US presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich revealed the existence of invented Palestinians. Though an accurate count of these invented people is imposable to guess, in 2003 it was estimated there were almost ten million, roughly half near the place they were invented and the remainder dispersed throughout the world.

This, however, is the tip of the iceberg. If mister Gingrich is correct in his reasoning, the existence of invented peoples may go back to shortly after the dawn of civilization. History and, dare I say, pre-history is rife with stories and myths of original peoples occupying a distinct geographical land mass being driven from it or subjugated by invaders. The revelation of invented peoples gives new insight to these phenomena.

The implications are staggering. The question worldwide seems to be; Are there any original people left? If in fact we are all invented people what is the moral implication? We have never experienced an identity crisis of this magnitude and scope.

This is not science fiction. The whole world is holding its breath. What will be the unintended consequences of Newt Gingrich’s revelation? Newt doesn’t know. Neither do we. Lord help us.