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Why would you expect the common person to change their habits when government abs industry aren't changing theirs? It won't make a difference what I do personal
by mnm1 8y ago
Why would you expect the common person to change their habits when government abs industry aren't changing theirs? It won't make a difference what I do personally. I could fly on a jet nonstop for the rest of my life and it will make little difference. Government could pass a law to reduce carbon output tomorrow and it would make a difference. Why should us regular people be uncomfortable when we're fucked anyway because of idiot climate change deniers in power, especially in the US? If we're all going to be fucked anyway, I'm going to enjoy my AC and vacations while it lasts. Maybe leaders should start fucking leading first and people should stop pretending like individuals can even make a worthwhile dent in carbon output without government and industry changing their ways.
- reitanqild 8y agoWell, it certainly would signal something the day these government leaders stop flying private jet planes to climate conferences or even start having video conferences. That should help. History has a number of examples of how far people will go if their leaders go first. But as long as leaders say one thing and do something completely different? I say no wonder uneducated people don't buy it. Note: this is not to be taken as defense for the current behaviour but as a suggestion for how to improve the situation.
- mnm1 8y agoThe leaders aren't even going to these conferences. They deny climate change is even happening. With leadership like that, I certainly won't be making any sacrifices.
- reitanqild 8y agoTrue for for Trump and a few others, but there are plenty others who go.