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They’re obviously failing to realise they will be victims too Will they? Many of them won't live to see the worst effects. And I can't help but think one drivi
by stinos 7y ago
They’re obviously failing to realise they will be victims too
Will they? Many of them won't live to see the worst effects. And I can't help but think one driving force for them is simply selfishness: if the problem doesn't affect you personally it's oh so easy to just ignore it.
- bamboozled 7y agoI’m pretty sure if you look into the fires in Australia at the moment, you will see the effects are pretty bad for people of all ages. There have already been deaths from this event and many people are suffering from the heatwave and smoke inhalation. Even major sporting events have been cancelled. I would say this has exploded into somewhat of a political crisis for the current Australian government. I would say they’re were hoping to see out their careers before shit got this real. Again probably thinking the worst is a long way away; However; Here we are it is worse than predicted. The older generation are not missing out at all, they’re involved now. If you’re under 80-90, you’re like going to have a pretty miserable ten-twenty years ahead.
- NeedMoreTea 7y agoSelfish enough to condemn their children... Don't most parents still care about their children when they happen to be MP's or fossil fuel execs? It's not quite the same problem as don't bathe near the factory's pollution outlet. Have to confess this is the point I find most difficult to understand, as it seems obvious it will affect everyone, regardless of income, but most especially the young and future generations. Parents generally want theirs kids and grandkids to have a better life than they did, not worse...