I agree that, given time, the pendulum will swing towards meeting the needs of the general population over the demands of the rich. Humans have always struggled with the abuse of power. There have always been rises and falls of power and fortune.
However, I don't think we have the time, let's say 10-20 years, to rectify and solidify a system that will redistribute wealth and power in a way that works for everyone.
If changes are not made to an economic system that continues to exploit natural resources as if those resources are unlimited, those resources will be exhausted before the necessary political changes can be made.
I don't know if my perception of the many environmental crises we face are shared by the majority of people. I don't know if there are enough people willing and ABLE to change the way they live to make a difference and stop the damage.
I am at the end of my life. If the difficulties were simply political and economic, I could let it go, knowing humans ultimately stand up for themselves and push back to create a better government.
It's the overwhelming loss of non-human life that grieves me. It's the fear and belief that much more will be lost before people are able and willing to change the way they live.
I agree that, given time, the pendulum will swing towards meeting the needs of the general population over the demands of the rich. Humans have always struggled with the abuse of power. There have always been rises and falls of power and fortune.
However, I don't think we have the time, let's say 10-20 years, to rectify and solidify a system that will redistribute wealth and power in a way that works for everyone.
If changes are not made to an economic system that continues to exploit natural resources as if those resources are unlimited, those resources will be exhausted before the necessary political changes can be made.
I don't know if my perception of the many environmental crises we face are shared by the majority of people. I don't know if there are enough people willing and ABLE to change the way they live to make a difference and stop the damage.
I am at the end of my life. If the difficulties were simply political and economic, I could let it go, knowing humans ultimately stand up for themselves and push back to create a better government.
It's the overwhelming loss of non-human life that grieves me. It's the fear and belief that much more will be lost before people are able and willing to change the way they live.