That night Demosthenes published a scathing denunciation of the population limitation laws. People should be allowed to have as many children as they like, and the surplus population should be sent to other worlds, to spread mankind so far across the galaxy that no disaster, no invasion could ever threaten the human race with annihilation. The most noble title any child can have, Demosthenes wrote, is Third.
In "Ender's Game," Demosthenes vehemently criticizes the laws that restrict population growth, arguing for the freedom to bear as many children as desired. He believes that such restrictions are detrimental and instead advocates for the idea of colonizing other worlds. Demosthenes envisions a future where humanity expands across the galaxy, protecting itself from potential threats and disasters that could lead to extinction.
He emphasizes the importance of this expansion, suggesting that spreading humanity across different planets ensures the survival of the species. In his view, a child born into this new era of exploration and resilience should take pride in being labeled as "Third," a symbol of hope and continuation in the face of adversity.
