Criminal Negligence by J. Francis McComas
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"Criminal Negligence" by J. Francis McComas is a science fiction narrative likely written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a dystopian future where Earth is on the brink of extinction due to a self-replicating radioactive dust, compelling some humans to embark on a desperate journey to Mars. The topic revolves around moral dilemmas concerning leadership, responsibility, and society's treatment of criminals in the face of impending doom. The plot centers
on Warden Halloran of a high-security prison, who is approached by military and scientific officials with plans to evacuate select individuals to Mars. However, Halloran grapples with the ethical implications of leaving behind his inmates—a group often overlooked by society. As panic erupts among the prisoners upon learning of their potential abandonment, Halloran steps out to calm them, asserting their worth and urging them to take initiative in establishing their own community. The story raises questions about humanity, rehabilitation, and what constitutes justice, creating a compelling exploration of the human condition in a time of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McComas, J. Francis, 1911-1978 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Criminal Negligence |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction June 1955. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Prisons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24399 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24399-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 455 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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