This Wednesday's snippet is going to be relatively straight-forward so brace yourself......
There seems to be somewhat of a "continental divide" when it comes to environmental issues. You're either a "tree hugger" or you're a "denier." There are few in between. It seems like the deniers get a bad name simply because they disagree with data. The tree huggers get a bad name because they "bully" others on earth-related issues. Here's the thing...... My thoughts on this have zero to do with science. My thoughts on this have to do with basic human goodness and, more than that, responsibility.
I don't think that picking up your trash is always about saving the earth. Yes it absolutely DOES protect the environment but it's also about just basic human decency. You don't throw your trash on the floor of your house, why would you throw it on the ground outside? The reality of the situation is that sometimes cleaning up after yourself is just cleaning up after yourself. Be responsible for your mess!
I don't think that choosing to renew and recycle things is always about saving the earth. It's about basic human decency. Why must we buy so many new things instead of renewing something that is in perfectly good shape?
I think we should teach our kids to clean up after themselves because they're responsible. I think we should teach kids to pick up dog poop in public places because other people walk there and don't want to have to tiptoe when they play frisbee. I think we should teach our kids to leave wildlife (including bugs) alone because the animals are in THEIR homes and you wouldn't want someone coming into YOUR home and bugging you. It's not always about whether or not you're a "tree hugger" ; sometimes, it's about teaching your kids to just be good people.
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