There is a lot in the press about conservation measures that americans can take which are, well, a little trite and really have no impact but one, but more on that in a moment. Let me give two examples. Plastic bags, for example: fact is in a land waste fills there is little to no oxygen, that said, whether a grocery bag is plastic, or paper, makes little difference as neither product will break down given the airless conditions present. Sheryl Crowe's comments about toilet paper are silly, really, as, paper waste breaks down easily, and, is made from a renewable source. When such measures gets press, it is sad, because real conservation around the world is vital, and, is underminded by such banal banter that the conservation mission is unserved, and, even undermined.
2007-04-25 00:26:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
zztopin, I am a liberal.
2007-04-25 00:44:20 · update #1
I agree. Conservation is vital and some of the more inane suggestions just make those of us that support such efforts to appear delusional or extremist.
2007-04-25 00:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree. Perhaps it's a gradualist approach motivated by fear that asking people to do things such as turn off the lights when they leave the room, set the thermostats at 72 in the summer, and drive under 75 mph on the highway is asking too much. If so, are these absurd and pointless ideas coming from the press or are they coming from the green and global warming groups who underestimate people's intelligence and overestimate people's resistance to change.
2007-04-25 07:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Just silly - inbstead of single sheets she should promote using tp made from post consumer recycled paper; instead of paper or plastic, either should be made again from post consumer recycled products. And shouldn't end up in the landfill at all - recycle, remember??
So why not make your own suggestions instead of criticizing those who are silly?? And don't you think this conversation is being promoted by those who are TRYING to promote the idea that conservation is silly?
2007-04-25 07:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by ash 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Liberal myth is that only Liberals are conservationists. As Liberals seek to distinguish themselves further from the rest of us who are turning off lights, driving the speed limit and recycling, the ideas will get crazier and crazier.
2007-04-25 08:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Petrified question. Please speak plain English, so we illegal aliens can understand. Oops I meant Spanish.
2007-04-25 07:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋