In a startling interview, Simone Collins, a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s state legislature, shared her vision for a pronatalist “city-state” that sounds more like a dystopian nightmare than a political platform. The controversial candidate, who runs a pronatalist YouTube channel and online education platform with her husband Malcolm, outlined ideas that seem ripped from the pages of dark science fiction.
Genetically Selected Humans and Unequal Voting Rights
At the heart of Collins’ unsettling fantasy lies the concept of mass-producing genetically selected humans. In a slide deck titled “The Next Empire: Leveraging a Changing World to Save Civilization,” the Collinses propose that their envisioned city-state would become a hub for unrestricted medical research, paving the way for the large-scale creation of humans selected for specific genetic traits.
Even more alarmingly, citizens’ voting rights in this hypothetical society would be tied to their perceived value and contributions. The government, led by a single “executor” with dictatorial powers, would grant more voting power to those deemed “economically productive.” In essence, an individual’s worth would determine their political voice.
Targeting the “Elites” and Creating a Biological Upper Class
The Collinses make no secret of their desire to target society’s “elites” with their pronatalist message. In recorded conversations with an undercover researcher posing as a potential investor, Malcolm Collins stated:
“When we talk to reporters we’re very ‘Oh, this isn’t just for the elites’, but, in truth, we do target the elites – ha ha – unfortunately.”
The couple aims to create a network of pronatalist families, with the ultimate goal of transforming the current socioeconomic elite into a future biological elite. They envision their children growing up alongside others from this network, normalizing their worldview and eventually marrying within the group.
A Candidate Driven by Pronatalist Ideology
Simone Collins’ run for office, while a long shot by her own admission, is fueled by her staunch support for Donald Trump’s presidential bid and her desire to mobilize “low propensity” Republican voters. She has focused her grassroots efforts on distributing mail-in ballot applications to potential Trump supporters, aiming to sway the election in his favor.
Collins remains unfazed by the controversies surrounding Trump, instead emphasizing her excitement over billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the campaign and the promise of sweeping government spending cuts that could lead to “temporary hardship” for Americans.
A Glimpse into a Troubling Vision
While the Collinses maintain that their ideas for a pronatalist city-state are merely experimental, the glimpse into their thought process is deeply unsettling. The notion of genetically selecting humans and tying political power to perceived societal value runs counter to the principles of equality and democracy.
As Simone Collins continues her campaign, voters must grapple with the implications of her pronatalist ideology and the dystopian future it could potentially usher in. The revelations from this interview serve as a stark reminder of the importance of thoroughly examining candidates’ beliefs and the potential consequences of their political aspirations.
