Yes I agree. I don't particularly find it to be a pessimistic view but more cause and effect. And like Lynne said, we will all depart this earth some day, one way or another.well said oz.as above so below, our bodies get a fever and we get sick when our system is trying to kill some virus, etc, I believe the earth is a living orgaism with sentience and awaresness. Its done. it before to other civilizations and I am sure we are not above other life forms in Creators web.