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justprompts Joseph Stalin Quote
Aug. 26th, 2009 12:43 amA single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic. -Joseph Stalin
“Uh... no... one death is a murder. You’re trying to make a statistic.” Ian corrected Ludlow from his place on the other end of the conference table. Ludlow didn’t say anything so Ian went on.
“What you’re suggesting… uh… is… the worst bad idea I’ve ever heard.” Ian was in such deep disbelief that his usual ability to spout science failed.
“Doctor Malcolm. If you’re through.” Ludlow as usual was annoyed with Ian simply for his presence.
“No but please go on. I have been here fifteen minutes and haven’t heard anything absurd.” Ian sat back in the chair with his hands resting anxiously on the arms.
“As I was saying before the interruption.” Ludlow went on addressing the board of InGen. “The island park is a wonderful start for the enterprise that is Jurassic Park but why should we force our clients to travel when we could bring the attractions to the mainland. With the outstanding zoo already in place, San Diego would be a perfect site for a new park right here in the United States.”
Ian just couldn’t stay quiet any longer. Hammond patted his arm knowing full well that Ian wasn’t going to swallow his opinion for much longer. Malcolm glanced at the CEO beside him.
“Just so I’m clear on this... uh... after the three tragic accidents on the island you’re suggesting we bring the dinosaurs here.” Ian poked at the floor with his cane. “Who… uh... who suggests this as a wise business proposal? You?”
Ian pointed at Peter standing in front of the slide show of illustrations projected on the wall. Ian wasn’t done talking to these people.
“Do you think we’re fools Peter? Uh... who... uh... when we have a few people around dinosaurs there’s screaming and dying now you want to …uh... put those dinosaurs in a large group of people, a populated city?” Ian looked over at the other chairmen who were looking in his direction. “We know there are precautions in place on the island to prevent major incidents again but... uh... here there aren’t enough precautions. Zoos have animals escape on a regular basis. A monkey is nothing to worry about but a Rex or even a Compy could cause a lot of problems. This whole proposal is a bad idea, it’s a terrible idea and as scientific consultant to InGen I would urge you all to reject this idea.”
“Are you still bitter about your injury Dr. Malcolm?” The condescending tone in Ludlow’s voice brought a disgusted sigh from Ian.
“No.” Ian shrugged. “I’m stating the obvious consequences of bringing dinosaurs into a large population of people. Uh… have you seen King Kong maybe or uh… any of the rest?”
“Ian.” Hammond scolded quietly. “Enough. You’ve made your point.”
“Uh... no… I haven’t. The statistics are there. I suggest you follow my advice.” Ian added.
“I wouldn’t threaten me Dr. Malcolm.”
Ian was on his feet to leave when Peter spoke to him. He stopped midstride to smile. “Are you going to try and destroy my career again so you can hide the truth?” Ian snorted a laugh and kept walking. Ludlow didn’t have the clout to touch Ian or his reputation now or ever.
“Uh... no... one death is a murder. You’re trying to make a statistic.” Ian corrected Ludlow from his place on the other end of the conference table. Ludlow didn’t say anything so Ian went on.
“What you’re suggesting… uh… is… the worst bad idea I’ve ever heard.” Ian was in such deep disbelief that his usual ability to spout science failed.
“Doctor Malcolm. If you’re through.” Ludlow as usual was annoyed with Ian simply for his presence.
“No but please go on. I have been here fifteen minutes and haven’t heard anything absurd.” Ian sat back in the chair with his hands resting anxiously on the arms.
“As I was saying before the interruption.” Ludlow went on addressing the board of InGen. “The island park is a wonderful start for the enterprise that is Jurassic Park but why should we force our clients to travel when we could bring the attractions to the mainland. With the outstanding zoo already in place, San Diego would be a perfect site for a new park right here in the United States.”
Ian just couldn’t stay quiet any longer. Hammond patted his arm knowing full well that Ian wasn’t going to swallow his opinion for much longer. Malcolm glanced at the CEO beside him.
“Just so I’m clear on this... uh... after the three tragic accidents on the island you’re suggesting we bring the dinosaurs here.” Ian poked at the floor with his cane. “Who… uh... who suggests this as a wise business proposal? You?”
Ian pointed at Peter standing in front of the slide show of illustrations projected on the wall. Ian wasn’t done talking to these people.
“Do you think we’re fools Peter? Uh... who... uh... when we have a few people around dinosaurs there’s screaming and dying now you want to …uh... put those dinosaurs in a large group of people, a populated city?” Ian looked over at the other chairmen who were looking in his direction. “We know there are precautions in place on the island to prevent major incidents again but... uh... here there aren’t enough precautions. Zoos have animals escape on a regular basis. A monkey is nothing to worry about but a Rex or even a Compy could cause a lot of problems. This whole proposal is a bad idea, it’s a terrible idea and as scientific consultant to InGen I would urge you all to reject this idea.”
“Are you still bitter about your injury Dr. Malcolm?” The condescending tone in Ludlow’s voice brought a disgusted sigh from Ian.
“No.” Ian shrugged. “I’m stating the obvious consequences of bringing dinosaurs into a large population of people. Uh… have you seen King Kong maybe or uh… any of the rest?”
“Ian.” Hammond scolded quietly. “Enough. You’ve made your point.”
“Uh... no… I haven’t. The statistics are there. I suggest you follow my advice.” Ian added.
“I wouldn’t threaten me Dr. Malcolm.”
Ian was on his feet to leave when Peter spoke to him. He stopped midstride to smile. “Are you going to try and destroy my career again so you can hide the truth?” Ian snorted a laugh and kept walking. Ludlow didn’t have the clout to touch Ian or his reputation now or ever.
