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The Marching Morons

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Written around 1951, this is a story about the future (from their standpoint) and how those of lesser intelligence bred like rabbits, while the smarter people refrained, and how this led to the population having an average IQ of 40.

I read this as a teenager & never have forgotten it; it's an all-time classic. A great read if you can find a copy (check [...], which of course would make it a 'listen' rather than a read).

And damned if it isn't coming true.

I purchased the booklet back in 2003 when it was less than $5 on Amazon (now $70+)
Everything in the title story came true during the 90s.
I actually had read it in the 70s when I was in Jr High but didn't get all the allusions until rereading it after having worked and lived in CA.

There's another story you will enjoy about rabbits stealing from some pacified followers.

It might be cheaper to find it at the local library.

Dave