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people need to set examples. "Do as I say not as I do" it's not about distraction, it's about showing you're sincere. If you're like "save the planet" out of o
by gernb 4y ago
people need to set examples. "Do as I say not as I do"
it's not about distraction, it's about showing you're sincere. If you're like "save the planet" out of one side and on the other planning your 5th airflight you don't "actually" care.
it's like asking poor countries to bare all the burden of climate change and rich countries doing little. "I've got mine and sorry you don't but too bad, you're not allowed to have it" is not going to convince anyone except to follow your actions, not your words
- ericmay 4y agoI don’t disagree. But at the end of the day it’s our problem. So it doesn’t matter what they do.
- ajmurmann 4y agoI think the difference comes down to a question of leadership style and effectiveness vs correct policy making. For example I used to be 100% vegetarian for ~5 years due to ethical concerns. The reason I stopped is that I am pretty sure that no single animal's life got spared because of me not eating meat. However, I'd immediately have voted "yes" to ban all meat eating. If I had run for office on that platform nobody would have elected me because they perceived me as insincere. Not understanding that might be bad leadership rather than actual insincerity.