This is a periodic posting for the ecopath discussion list. This is an unmoderated list for topics related to living ecologically.
---- Change is one constant we must live with and anticipate. I've been thinking about how this and looking at how the world views ecological living. Things have changed significantly in the last few years. Here in the US we have a strong anti-environment mood that appears to be nurtured by business. On the internet this has impacted eco discussions and some have become less optimistic. Many have ventured into political debate. Locally we had a election to approve labeling of Genetic Engineered food. Initially, the polls showed it had over 70 percent of the votes. The opposition (business) spent 5.5 million in a advertising campaign and the voters switched sides. In the end only about 30 percent of the votes were for labeling GE foods. This was clear win of economics over caution. It is true that the economy isn't doing well but for most of the voters i believe the greed factors was present. Both greed and fear were used to trump thoughts about the future and prevent thoughtful debate. On another level all this can be viewed as short term survival without regard for the future. We are at war and do not have the time to consider improvements or new ideas. There is the war on terrorism, the war on drugs, the war for family values, etc. Those that promote eco change have reacted in various ways. Some have dropped out. Other have become very radical and frustrated. A few have entrenched and vowed to continue the fight. Each of us has reacted differently. My reaction is to look at the factors shaping and influencing current change and try to understand them. In this case it appears to be the economics of capitalism, a very influential media, a urban dominated society, and corporations that now dominate politics. If this is true then reforms need to focus on these factors. ---- The archives for ecopath can be found on the web at: HTTP://www.mail-archive.com/ecopath@;csf.colorado.edu Past discussions included: gardening, oil, weather information sources, argoforestry, consumerism, permaculture, contentment. To unsubscribe email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: unsubscribe your-email-address-here To subscribe email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: subscribe your-email-address-here ---- jeff owens, [EMAIL PROTECTED] You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi
