Posted by Dinah on June 11, 2006, at 17:10:10
In reply to Re: I'm trying to recall, posted by Jost on June 11, 2006, at 16:31:18
I'm not arguing in favor of ignoring pollution. I'm actually something of an environmentalist, but not one that relies on cataclysmic scenarios for being one.
I think we have a duty to respect the earth, to be grateful for what it provides us, but to always keep in mind future generations, and because we love our children and their children and so on, to try to leave the world a bit better than we found it, or at the very least no worse. It seems the least we can do.
On the other hand, I always get annoyed with scientists who tell us to put our babies to sleep on their stomachs - no wait - their backs! To avoid eggs - no wait - eggs are ok! The earth is cooling and there'll be an ice age within our lifetimes - no wait - the earth is actually warming!
Make up your mind already! Or at least admit that you might be telling us something completely the opposite in a few years. And quit scaring me until you're sure! (this would be a sort of global scientific you, not directed to anyone here)
And... I suppose that I see the world as a vast place far more powerful than we mere humans. That it could pick itself up and shake us off if it wishes to. I find immense comfort in that belief.
I understand that this is just my belief and that others have equally valid beliefs that may be completely opposite to mine, and I respect those beliefs as well. After all, there's no science backing up my belief. ;)
poster:Dinah
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