Tom: This is a common attitude these days and somewhat understandable. However, those of us witness to the loss of endangered species, widespread habitat alteration, and other impacts that seem irreversible beg action from us who can see across timespans. One thread which seems to hold promise is that of setting future goals, planning on how to achieve the goals, and taking first steps towards action. One example is the U.S. EPA's environmental futures initiative (http://www.epa.gov/osp/efuture.htm) and Project Horizon. While being of the same generation as you, I cannot stand by and be silent as the majesty of Nature is decimated by human greed. For me, it's a matter of respect, responsibility and my own self-esteem. This is my personal choice and my personal opinion. Cordially yours, Geoff Patton
Tom Schweich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I dunno ... the first I remember is being taught to hide under my desk at school (1952), bend way over and kiss my ass good-bye because the commies were going to blow us to smithereens. Then I think it was all the smog in Los Angeles that was going to get us. Then all the nuclear power plants were going to simultaneously melt down. Then we were going to completely run out of oil by year 2000. Then all the pollution was going to kill us. Not to mention forest fires, plane crashes, earthquakes, and floods. I've given up dying over and over again, and plan to live a little in my few remaining years. Until then, I'll try to be efficient in my use of petroleum products and not contribute to over-population, excessive pollution, or set off any earthquakes. -- Tom Schweich http://www.schweich.com stan moore wrote: > Folks -- > > Professor William Catton is Professor Emeritus in Sociology and Human > Ecology at Washington State University. aIn 1982 (isn't it hard to believe > that was 1/4 century ago!) Professor Catton wrote "Overshoot: The > Ecological Basis of Revolutionary Change", which some people have said is > among the most important books ever written ... etc. > > > --------------------------------- Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with theYahoo! Search weather shortcut.
