Year 2084. The sovereign country of Ameratheist. Two young adults apply for a unification certificate before the Unity Department. Caseworker: "You are members of Millennial Comrades?" "Yes we are" they answered smilingly. "And you are aware of the required procedures for being members of a listed organization?" "We weren't aware of any requirements." "Well you should be. All who identify as Millennial Comrades and wish to obtain a Unification Certificate must also produce a verifiable sterility certificate. "What! We were not aware of this...why is this! Why?”  "It is from national outcry and subsequent law established circa 2030. The members of the Millennial Comrades have proven to be recalcitrant towards the States pleadings to change their policies and procedures affecting children. These include insufficient protection of abuse, negligence in obtaining proper medical treatment, exposure to psychologically damaging and disturbing images of graphic violence, and forced indoctrination of superstitious fables. Therefore, with overwhelming public support it has been established by national law that henceforth any couple who identify as members of the "Millennial Comrades" and who seek a Unification Certificate will be prohibited from procreating. It was unanimously supported in Congress and signed into law by President Stewart. Your "Vessels of Knowledge" did not make you aware of this? “ “Well, not that we remember" they stammered.” With compassion he said, "Why don't you both take some time and think about it. You know, my great, great, great, great grandmother joined the beginning of your group back in 1935 with Joseph Ratterbag. Things change. The protection of our children has become our first priority. The advancement of our human society requires it. Please call me if I can help you in any way" "Yes, thank you" they whispered with heads bowed. He saw them to the door and as they left the young man turned and asked him "Who is this Joseph Ratterbag?" The caseworker smiled, put his hand on the young man's shoulder and said, "Come back and see me soon....we'll talk about it".

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