Do you consider yourself an environmentalist?
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h*ll no,  i like living with electricity and nice soft toilet paper
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No. Not solely both. The question is a false dichotomy with an intentionally limited number of theoretical causes, where anyone choosing only one or both of the choices given would have no induspitable idea why there was an earthquake that spawned a tsunami that killed 100s of thousands in south Asia. Or why vesuvius erupted and covered the people of Pompeii in deadly ash. Or why, if it existed, Atlantis sank. \n\nI hate to break this to some people, but the only difference between man and the rest of nature is our capacity to understand our potential impact, which does not by default prove that every other lifeform on Earth acts in the best interest of nature. We are nature. All that we have created stems from us, and from nature we were born. To separate us from nature and say that much of what we do is inherently against its design, is to create a distinction based solely on a projection of nature as infallible and perfect in its effort to create balance, even to correct itself, predicated on some concept, I suppose, of a Gaia of Eden, or somewhere, whom governs benevolently. For all anyone knows, no amount of prayer, no amount of better environmental stewardship can stop the occurence of some disasters. \n\nI do not oppose better environmental behavior. I generally agree with strict regulations to aid the environment. But I certainly think there are more theories of equal or greater rationality than the choices presented. Some of them might absolve human kind of blame for somethings. Should we not include the possibilities that we are human not only in the sense of being more responsible, but in the sense that there is a limit to what we can do and have done?
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B.S. Architcture right\n...cuz your still dealin with the environment before you make a plan
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Well, did you want the answer for selfish people or unselfish ones? Ok I'll give you both.\n\nUnselfish answer: \n\nBecoming more environmentally aware serves to ensure that future generations will have the same advantages, (if not better ones) that you currently enjoy. \n\nResearch into renewable power sources, recycling, and effective resource management will ensure that future generations will be able to travel, to see the world, to use electricity, and to have access to technology.\n\nConservation of rainforests, pollution reduction, and protection of endangered species will make certain that those who come after us will be able to breathe the air, drink the water, see the wonders of nature, and share in the glory that surrounds us now.\n\nSelfish answer:\n\nMedical science is becoming more and more advanced, and lifespans are becoming longer and longer. It is no longer unusual for someone to reach 80, 90, or even 100 years of life. \n\nThink about the world 100 years ago. 1906 - air polluted by burning coal, unhealthy conditions, and no regulation on pollution. It's not that bad today, because of environmental awareness, but if less people become environmentally aware, how will it be in 60, 70, or 80 years?\n\nFor the sake of your own comfort, environmental awareness will keep the air and water usable in your own lifetime. It will make sure that the technology you love using still runs. So if you won't do it for future generations, do it for yourself.
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Yes, you do. They belong to nature.\n\n\nThere's only one:-)
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"Think globally, act locally"  Do your part in your daily life by recycling, buying products with less packaging where possible, support local companies that have proactive recycling campaigns, use organic cleaning products and spread the word to your friends about the importance of everyone doing their part to reduce environmental pollution.
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Yea I am one of them. Isn't it funny we are aquatic signs and we live by the water? I live on one of the great lakes and love the water too! I am a very emotional person so I understand exactly what you mean.
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Yes, I do. I am thoughtful, considerate, loyal, dependable, caring & loving. I put others before myself. And I'm not patting myself on the back either. This is fact.
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Ted Nugent may seem a little extreme for a lot of people but to me his views are very refreshing.  \n\nHe believes in taking responsibility for yourself, your family, and your environment.  That means treating people, animals, and the earth in general with respect.\n\nWe could all learn a lot from him.
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I wrote to Al Gore when he was Vice President saying that I thought putting military housing on the best surf spot in Southern Cal was a bad idea for the environment.  I got a response saying "Thank you for your concern about the environment....protecting the environment is a big part of the administration's effort and he'd look into it."  I thought that was really cool.
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Your question seems to be: "Is the environment in danger because of you?"  Is this what you mean to ask?  (It's not really clear.)\n\nIf this is your meaning, then on a personal level, I don't feel any more responsible than should the collective human race - and I would add that YES, the human race is a detriment to the environment, very obviously.\n\nThe issue is not whether people are threatening the environment - the issue is how much industrial and economic activity is too much for the environment to accomodate?  We aren't retreating to caves and hunting and gathering, so the question concerns what public policies need we pursue to ensure a sufficiently (not necessarily perfectly) healthy environment for people and wildlife?
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I was mad when the liberals wanted to block drilling for oil in Alaska during the beginning of George W. Bush's presidency, and now look at our dilemna!  I am very environmentally conscious and bike and walk when I can but I believe extremes will get us nowhere.  We have to look after our pocketbooks AND the environment.  There is a middle ground.  Show me a preservationist who doesn't drive and I will listen to him!
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I don't recall ever hearing anything about environmental stewardship in my church.\n\nMy church is Pentecostal.\n\nDefinitely conservative.
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Libertarian leaning GOP here: definitely believe the tax system needs major overhaul. Yes cut evasion, get rid of the IRS, make H & R employees get a real job. And save trees ? I've never been accused of being an environmentalist, but YES ! whatever happened to us moving towards a paperless society ?
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I agree with that for the most part.  There may be some exceptions to the rule, but I don't know of any.\nI remember a couple of years ago Barbara Streisand having something on her website about how we all should be doing what we can to save the environment and gave examples of things we should be doing.  Things like not using dryers, but hanging our clothes on then line, riding bikes instead of using cars, cutting back on electricity, and heating oil, yada, yada, yada.  Now come on, do you think ol' Babs was out riding her bike to the grocery store, or actually had her clothes out on a clothes line?  Yeah right.
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Well you can start by adjusting your lifestyle and joining an advocacy group in your area that promotes cleaner living. Everything we do causes pollution but there are newer consumer technologies now that will help you reduce your ecological footprint.
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They are a natural part of the environment. If you are proposing getting rid of them, I would like to review your plans first.