This is similar to the problem of body image created by some women's magazines: stop buying the rubbish, or buy the magazine for the rest of it and mail the rubbish parts back to the publisher with a protest note, and they may stop existing.
A point was made in the local media here in relation to the carbon tax: to some extent [1] , we don't need it, as a large part of what is needed is for people to start changing their behaviour and live more responsibly. Turn unnecessary lights off, stop consuming as much, etc. Bit of a simplification, but it does help reinforce the point that mature people cannot, will not and should not shunt the blame for their behaviour and lifestyles onto others.
Of course, those who are capitalising on others' weaknesses WILL have to face their karma for doing so, but that is their problem, not yours (unless you are onf of them? :) )
I will now go and have my Sunday morning lie down :)
Love, light, hugs and blessings
Gnwmythr
(pronounced "new-MYTH-ear")
Notes:
- It is, however, a mistake to think we don't need it at all. Business exists to make a profit, and have shown a disturbing tendency to interfere with matters that they shouldn't (such as arguing against environmental responsibility) to maximise that profit. Consumer boycotts help, but sometimes the most effective way to force a change is something like a carbon tax. In the industry I work in my day job, for instance, which is wastewater treatment, I am trying to move us towards anaerobic treatment rather than aerobic. Our consumers don't have much choice, so they can't boycott us (people have to poo and pee) easily, and a carbon tax will make a beneficial difference.
Tags: attitudes, society, environment, responsibility, personal responsibility, personal characteristics,
First published: Sunnudagr, 10th July, 2011
Last edited: Sunday, 10th July, 2011
