On The Environment

I am in favor of it.

We need an environment. Without one, where would we be?

And where would the environment be without us? It would be the proverbial tree falling in the forest. If there is no one around to use the environment, essentially it simply does not exist.

I am in favor of protecting our environment. But only to the degree that it protects people. People come first.

As a Secular Humanist, I believe that the basis of all that matters are people. We must do everything we can to protect people. And we must protect the environment that we live in.

Trees are not in and of themselves worthy of protection. Trees don't have feelings or opinions or responsibilities. But trees serve people and for this reason they must be protected.

Protected for people, not from people.

Should we be allowed to cut down trees? Of course we should. But in a responsible manner. Should Big Business be allowed to harvest trees without proper controls? No! Trees exist for the use of everyone, not just unthinking corporate pirates. Everyone should be allowed to cut down as many trees as they like, as long as they use them for their own benefit, or the benefit of others.

I propose that we establish a Department of Trees, where people can submit petitions for tree harvesting. Build a house? Of course! Generate heat? Yes. Waste a tree merely for some archaic "religious" ceremony? I don't think so.

This is only the beginning. A new era of responsible stewardship of OUR environment is upon us. An opportunity to fully utilize the resources that the multiverse has given us is at hand. Do not throw this chance away.

You know what to do.

Think about it.

On Vegetarianism

I am not a vegetarian. Some ask how I can reconcile that with my concern for the environment and my belief that we should do all we can to reduce consumption.

I believe in utilizing the resources we have at hand.

The Multiverse gave us animals. They are there. Use them.

But use them wisely. And use them completely.

Have you ever tasted Tripe? Sweetbreads? Tongue?

Disgusting. Thoroughly and utterly appalling.

But they exist for a reason. To be eaten.

So eat them. And if you can't bring yourself to do so, don't come crying to me for help.

I'm busy eating.

On The Protection Of Consumers

It is the act of consumption itself that is the gateway to danger.

While stopping big business from acting irresponsibly is first and foremost my primary goal, I would be remiss to ignore the other avenue towards the protection of the consuming public.

Stop it.

Stop consuming. Reduce consumption. With every purchase there is the potential danger that comes with all products.

The "scientists" freely use statistics to convince us of their "truths". But statistics do tell us one thing. More samples means more danger.

If I buy a toy that has a one in a million chance of harming my child, then if I buy one million toys, he will most assuredly be harmed.