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Being an activist is tiring


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The sense of urgency that Al Gore speaks about is so true. It's so easy for those of us with a comfortable life to forget the need for action. Especially in America, where our footprint is so big, and our lifestyles are being copied across the world. It's the same saying that 'with great power comes great responsibility'. Many people are ignorant to that, and unless they're confronted with life-altering circumstances, they don't realize the errors of their ways. Is it going to take a storm that wipes out Boston or Miami or New York before people open their eyes?
benjaminV

9 responses // Being an activist is tiring

  • It's happening. It just takes time...
    Jonndailey
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    Johndailey, I agree with you to a certain extent, and while it's great that you lobbied for efficiency standards, I'm afraid some people have the impression that after they changed their bulbs to CFLs that they've done their part and can rest on their laurels.

    How about reinvesting in a rail network for our country? How about a carbon tax? Congestion pricing? Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)? - And on a local level- composting, not having a grass lawn, carpooling, taking public transportation, buying locally, riding a bike, growing vegetables..... Not to go on and on, but there are so many things that we've only scratched the surface on.

    Check out Gore's new slideshow. He doesn't feel that we've tackled the issue sufficiently.
    benjaminV
  • I do believe that we are distroying the Planet. I also agree with what you say in video. I got involved in a group in Orlando Fl. I attend a meeting with my wife and it was a big party. I love to party, I also believe that we should work then party.
    sammy1853
  • Good point, benjaminV. There is more we can do. I think the rail network is a brilliant idea.
    Jonndailey
  • I dont think that catastrophic natural disaster you're talking about will happen. Or at least, it wont deter the construction of new coal plants. How many wake up calls have we had already? increased tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes all over the world.

    What is more disturbing is that slowly we're degrading everything around us. It is creeping up slowly enough that by the time people realize, it'll be too late. I think it will be more like the frog in the pot scenario. a little hotter each year. a little more contaminated every season. a little sicker every day. a few more birth defects and early onsets of diseases.

    I think our challenge is to see the big picture of time. Science has done that for us rather well, but for some odd reason people dont like science.

    i'm just rambling.
    stephenthomson
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  • Not only is it hard as hell, you get no respect and are called "fanatical" because you are passionate about change.

    I for one welcome the comments and criticism, it means I'm pissing people off. When you piss people off you get them to listen to everything you say, and hope it sinks in. Like my mama says, "Tienes dos trabajos, enójese y confórmese!"
    Mafioso
  • P.S.

    Keep on keeping on brotha Benjamin... I'm right with you, as are a few other smart ones in our ranks. It's not easy, but it sure as hell is worth it. Keep up the fight brotha, there's only up from here, because anything worse will be the end of us all.
    Mafioso

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