I don’t wish for a recession. However, I must agree with you–consumption is out of control. It is really sad. I remember the clearing of a some wild land in Ohio, for a gigantic mall. All the little rabbits and other wildlife were seen roaming looking for food and where to be. They were constantly getting run over. In SD, for a time, there were lots of coyotes coming up from the canyon looking for food. I felt really sad, but I knew better than feeding wildlife, creates dependency. I have seen the Redwoods in Northern CA just disappear over time. They leave some by the side of the road, so you don’t know that they have cut them down to nothing behind the road. It is really sad.
I hate when whales wash up on our beaches. Sometimes they are hurt or indirectly poisoned by the dirty waters. The Navy uses sonar which destroys dolphins. I was at Mission Bay this summer jetskiing (which goes against my grain so I was being a hypocrite and felt bad the whole time) and saw a sea lion on a buoy with something around its neck. It was gradually being strangled to death. I had my friend get the cell phone out and I called Sea World. I doubt that anything happenned. It took all of me to be a good sport and not cry and ruin the day. But, I cried later when I got home.
Yes, the planet won’t be able to take much more. I think living conservatively is better for us all. Oh, and I can’t stand Hummers.
