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Why is it that environmental conservation is anathema to the right wing? Laisser faire, social conservatism, individual freedom, these are concepts that tradit
by HarryHirsch 11y ago
Why is it that environmental conservation is anathema to the right wing? Laisser faire, social conservatism, individual freedom, these are concepts that traditionally go with the Right, but the environment is orthogonal to all these.
- brandon272 11y agoWhen you tie up things like environmentalism and alternative energy you start to invite interests like big oil into the discussion which can have incredible influence in the media and popular culture when it comes to shaping left/right "identity" over the issue.
- bko 11y agoObviously Reason is a libertarian publication, but the article argues that plastic bags are not bad for the environment, considering the alternatives. The overall opposition by libertarian/conservative groups is that conservation policies require centralized control and action. You can both accept the possibility of global catastrophe based on environmental damages, but you also fear the centralized control that is required to even try and manage the potential crises. Also, many are skeptical of the political process as an effective means to solve big problems.
- ZeroGravitas 11y agoThey're examples of successful and popular government interventions, which makes libertarianism look bad.