Study anything on which we depend for survival … fertile soil, clean air, potable water, biodiversity, fossil fuels … and you will understand that human activity and human overpopulation are spelling out a dismal future. Look at nations, especially in Africa and Asia, where the numbers of people have already outstripped the resources and you will get a sense of what our future will be like. Its not a matter of if, but when, and how gradually these shortages result.

Doing something, ANYTHING, gives us more time to fix things. Conversely, paving over farmland to make another shopping mall is heading us in the wrong direction. Our own short-sided behavior, there are so many examples, is poisoning our future. But a great segment of our society is blind to anything but promoting their own status by the attainment of things.

Yes, there has to be a balance but there is GOOD REASON TO BE CONCERNED and more people need to pitch in!

For whatever reason, I was blessed with an all or nothing personality. It’s very hard for me to accept that something that isn’t all right isn’t a complete failure. That’s why I try to emphasize how easy it can be to take baby steps, because I know some people will say, “I can’t walk to work! I might as well buy a Ford 350 extended crew cab.”

Hmm … I think I’m going to post on this. Thanks for the conversation starter.