Writing Prompt
STORY STARTER
An intergalactic jury has assembled to decide whether humans should be allowed to retain custody of Planet Earth
Acting as either the defence or prosecution for humans, give your closing speech to the jury
Writings
Irresponsible, Unfavourable, Detestable.
Climate change, plastic pollution, death. Some may say all of these are natural. Some, such as myself, may see the truth. Humans have caused such things and will continue to do so if we leave the fate of planet Earth in their hands.
Murder, famine, greed. Each one undeniably rotten. Why do humans allow it to continue while more can be done to prevent it? The answer lies in the question: they are ...
The Ultimate Custody Battle
“With all of this trial’s witness statements and evidence taken into account, it is time for the prosecution’s closing statement. Try and keep it short, Mr Zeelorp.” Rumbled judge Xy’lander.
“Thank you, your honour,” smirked Zeelorp. He knew there was no way the humans would win this custody battle.
“I would like to review evidences A through D, please.” A hologram popped up on the witness stan...
OPERATION EARTH 2020
Your honour I speak on behalf of the people that inhabit the planet earth.
From our close observation I stand firm to say that they are still not ready to inhabit other planets .
With that in mind I have been vowed to address why they are not welcome and for you to now seal this request that their entry stay forbidden.
We plead that you will honour this decision.
You will be highly amused and a...
Humans vs Planet Earth
I believe humans should not return because they of planet earth, but should still have freedom. As humans in all living species make mistakes, but humans need to learn to learn from their mistakes. Instead of one species roll planet earth, I’ve come up with a compromise. My proposal is that there becomes a council. This counselor contains one of each species that is selected based on what their ac...
Mankind
It’s not surprising you assemble to debate our demise.
The fact you haven’t gathered sooner on this issue is much to my surprise.
I may not have the answer you seek but I am here to advise,
So hear my words carefully for it is to you I will confide.
Planet earth has been burdened with mankind since he took his first breath.
Since the beginning of time brothers have turned on one another, causin...
The Nerve!
International Space Station #114
Year 2627
“Your honor, I understand that humans were the first intergalactic creatures to inhabit the planet, but as more and more higher life forms come to earth, it is hard to say that we are still the only life form who has control on the planet! Actually, new studies in Americanã show that the earth habits 46% humans and 50% unworldly species and 4% mixed. I...