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> In every government I'm aware of, humans have the most power of Right compared to any other animal But is a human's "right" to destroy the ecosystem (eg clea
by schiffern 8y ago
> In every government I'm aware of, humans have the most power of Right compared to any other animal
But is a human's "right" to destroy the ecosystem (eg clearing and erecting buildings) superior to the entire forest's "right" not to be killed?
As a counterpoint, Equador has enshrined Rights of Nature into their Constitution,[1] and ecosystems themselves can be plaintiffs in environmental suits brought on their behalf[2].
[1] http://therightsofnature.org/ecuador-rights/ http://therightsofnature.org/ecuador-rights/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzMpxG_he8k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzMpxG_he8k
- michaelmrose 8y agoA forest may be a valuable resource but we recognize its value in respect to us. Even when we recognize that a lot of value may be obtained by protecting it for its own sake we do so because we feel that we will ultimately benefit in the long run. Forests aren't individuals and talking about their rights is meaningless.
- SmellyGeekBoy 8y agoHumans only have rights because humans say we do.
- michaelmrose 8y agoExactly and forests can't demand rights they must at best be granted them by humans with an eye to how helping the ecosystem can ultimately help us too.