Hi-- I have been reading the conversations about socialism/deep ecology/Bookchin and thought I'd share my opinion of the whole thing. I have been reading a lot of books lately for a course I have in environmental studies -- dealing with a lot of different perspectives. However, there is a common strand, one that I have seen in almost all the books -- That everything is connected on earth. It's the interactions/interrelationships that make the ecosystems what they are -- ie. more than the sum of their parts. Now, wouldn't this apply to us humans as well. We keep concentrating on our relationships with each other -- and yes they are important! -- but sometimes I wonder if we get too caught up in bashing on each other to really see the crux of the problem? This is just my opinion, but I have to say that the only time I can truly make sense of the world is when I am out in nature. Granted, I have a heck of a time getting away to the wilderness, but just looking out over the local lake at sunset is enough to get me by. It's when I feel my connection with nature that I can really make sense of my interconnections with others. Thanks for "listening!" Mary:-) ------------------------------------- Name: mary hallock morris E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mary hallock morris) Date: 05/12/95 Time: 22:03:43 "In Nature, Nothing Exists Alone." -- Rachel Carson This message was sent by Chameleon -------------------------------------
