Individual right in polluting our environment. What you think about it?
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I don't think ANYONE has the right to pollute the environment.  I know that I do my best to recycle, never litter and it really URKS me when I see others do it!
792948
I choose pump spray bottles over aerosol, whenever possible.\nI do not drive unnecessarily, and once we move back to the suburbs we will all be using bicycles whenever possible.I recycle everything, try to purchase less, only use my air conditioner when it is absolutely unbearable, otherwise we find other ways of staying comfortable because I don't believe our planet should continue dying so that I can be luxuriously comfy.\nI try to educate people on what it is, what it's doing to our planet and what they can do to help, but I am just 1 small voice who lives in the middle of the forest. I wish our government could spend a little time, energy and resource on this extremely important issue. oh yeah and I havent bought a chopped down christmas tree in 20 yrs. I plant trees!
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I agree. Which ever type of "trash" you are talking about. Littering or trash talking, both can just plain GO!\n\nEvery year I adopt a portion of my street and clean up the garbage from A** holes who think Mother Nature is their litter box. \n\nToo, I speak up for what America does for the world. \n\nBut, I want Americans to grow out of their obesity issues. I want America to be a leader in education and I want America to strive for environmental soundness so instead of being a part of the problem, I am a part of the solution.
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PEOPLE AND LACK OF CARING ABOUT OUR ENVIORMENT
405533
Make it a major crime to cut down trees in a forest. Insist that for every new born baby, ten trees are planted by any member of the family. This is a very minor chore and should be done with any sniffles. I would also ensure that any person who discharges waste into rivers is paraded in front of people and embarrassed to tears before being locked up in a desert stronghold for a while. He or she would be singing a different tune when released.Drivers of cars that belch smoke should have their licenses withdrawn for a while and given a lesson on pollution and it's effects on Earth. Of course human rights organization would come yelling at me but I'd promptly tell them off. I would also give awards and recognition to people who use solar energy. I would make sure that solar equipment is not taxed by the government. I am on the roll and and could go on for ever.
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Neither.  People who have a long term point of view, and who are able to evaluate all factors that apply are the ones most concerned with the environment.  Whether we are stewards of the Earth according to the Bible, or according to our unique postition with the ability to affect the outcome, we are all environmental activists.  Some people are more aware of their role than others.  That is the only difference.
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I believe global warming is more natural than the enviro-Nazis are giving credit for. I believe whole-heartedly that the Earth has gone through this cycle MANY times. While our polution is having an effect, and we should not have unlimited polluting, it does not have the effect of a volcanic eruption and other natural events.\n\nI refuse to be one of those uber-whackos that thinks that we should try anything to force the human race to go back to loin cloths and spears, riding on horseback. But I also do not believe we should dump and spew everything back into the environment without thinking of the effects. There has to be a happy medium.\n\nI do not really know, as even the scientists do not really know, if we are still moving away from the last ice cycle, or we are past the opposite point and we are moving back towards another ice age. In any case, we need to try and understand it more, and the effects of everything more.\nGood question though.
1051689
I think he is sincere and worried about the planet.  I didnt hear him complain about wanting to run for office but wanting to clean up the planet.  Ever wonder why the election was stolen?  Cause big business dont want him cleaning up their killer crap.  Duh, think about it.  Funky politics, Bush oil family, and the list goes on and on.  Now DC is getting flooded like in the days of Noah.\nAl Gore seems to be a nice man who really deserves the job of president.  GWB is going to continue to mine coals, killing people, driving cars and profiting and warmongering for oil.  Due to greed and lobbyist, he sold his soul to the devil and if you think I'm wrong, let me know.  But quite frankly I'm a little pissed OFF DUPONT IS ALLOWED TO DUMP teflon in the water and KILL MY CHILD< WILL THEY LET YOURS LIVE?\nWatch the STAND.  And wag the dog.\nWhen you bless the poor and helpless you also will be blessed.\nGreed an pride are causing the USA to go belly up but all will suffer int eh USA for the destruction of the planet.  Ask the Indians, they'll tell you.
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I grew up in a conservative home, although I didn't know it at the time. Politics were not the dinner table topic. In may teens, I started to become more liberal in my view of the world. By my twenties,I was wild, and free, and I was all but full blow liberal by this time.With the birth of my first daughter, that all started to change.I guess I started to become my parents. Now I'm back to being a conservative. Some of my liberal views remain, some what. Like, while I don't think Global warming is caused by human consumption, I also don't think we should go knocking down every tree because we can.I live in Florida, Trust Me I know what progress can do to a pristine environment.\n\nIn short. You are product of your environment.If it changes your out look will too.\n\nHappy birthday to me I'll be 40 in 3 days.
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"We don't need to worry about protecting the environment, because Jesus is coming soon." \n- US secretary of the interior (ie. the _environment_) James Watt, 1981\n\nReligion isn't the solution to environmental problems; religion is the problem.  Cults tell people to overpopulate the Earth, use up all natural resources and not to worry about the effects.  Eliminating religion by educating people would do more good.\n\nAs the saying goes, you can't eat dollar bills.  Isn't funny how the religious rail against "worshipping mammon" when money is the only thing that will be left after using up everything?\n\nBut if you actually *do* give a hoot about the environment and want a religious-based slogan, here's one:\n\n"The Earth isn't yours, you're just borrowing it from 'god'.  What condition are you going to return it to him?"\n\n\nAdditional:\n\nHere's another one, although you're probably in school and not an adult, so it's not much use:\n\n"Say no to sex before AND after marriage.  Reduce the population."\n\n\n.
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I agree, that global warming MUST be a lie, I mean it's fu.ckin freezing here!\n\nI need to start burning my rubbish. Fu.ck the councils and their spy-chips in the bins, If they want to charge me extra on enviromental grounds for taking away my rubbish, I'm gonna start burning it!\n\nand  I am going to part ex my efficient small diesel car for a fu.ck-off huge SUV and have a monster truck engine installed, and then drive my car, with the windows down and the heating up full for miles and miles for no apparent reason.
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I completely agree with you, all the way!\n\nIt is the right of anyone living in this country to do whetever ho so chooses, as long as it doesn't harm anyone!\n\nExcellent question... Valid point!
720317
look we cannot stop polluting the environment as we have  to live.  can you stop eating???  no.. you have to use fuel to cook your food(burning fuel will creat air pollution), but do you leave you kitchen dirty after cooking your food or do you keep stale food on your table NO... you dispose it.. not in your backyard but in the dustbin which is cleared by the municipalty workers daily.  so i mean to point out that the disposal of what ever by product or waste of fuel or gases or hazardous chemicals or materials or food or any other forms generated by us should be done properly.  and recycling should be done it is from the smallest or the least important thing in our day to day life like reusing the plastic bag (we cannot stop any one from manufacturing plastic bag  or can you?  no.  and  i dont think that using only paper bag will help..)
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Mad As Hornets \nI must say I agree with your profile on why your angry... Hurting children is wrong.\n\nDo you believe in eco-tech and citizen awareness?\n\nTell us your plan!!!
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Yees everyone should practice Ahimsa. Do no harm to anything. If more people did then the world would be a much better place. \n\nIf every person not only picked up their own trash but picked up a few extra pieces left by someone else each time it would do wonders.\n\nPeople are not taught to do these things. Integrity is a rare commodity these days. \n\nParents need to teach their children.\n\nAnd to the previous poster YES we can make a difference. We are after all the ones who created the mess so it only stands to reason that we can fix it as well. It is attitudes like that that perpetuate the problem. "Oh forget it we can't do anything so why try?" Thats crazy. You don't have to be a tree hugger to care. Just have some respect. Its not about the earth being able to eradicate the human race and take care of itself it is about quality of life and respect. If people cared more for others and the earth there would be more peace and a much better quality of life for everyone while we are here. Perhaps the earth wouldnt feel the need to eradicate us if we take better care of it and were not a negative influence.
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We all need to be conscience of recycling at home:cans, bottles, plastics, newspapers, etc. Some people do not make an effort. Also, we should by products made of recycled materials. If we throw everything away, eventually there won't be any room to put all of that trash. \n\nIn the public matter, hazardous waste needs to be closely monitored and properly disposed of. Our environment can't handle much more careless waste management. Hope this helps!
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I always carry an empty box for butts so I don't have to litter.  Just cuz we're killing ouselves doesn't mean we need to kill the planet with litter. \n---and Keisha; walk away. I have just as much right to be there as you do.  I don't start protests because your perfume offends me, I walk away. Those that hate cigarette smoke should walk away, just as those that smoke should be respectfull enough to walk away from non smokers when they light up.