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There's no need to be so aggressive. And I think I made it clear that the example I excerpted was only one of many offending sentences. I could easily pull othe
by jacoblyles 18y ago
There's no need to be so aggressive. And I think I made it clear that the example I excerpted was only one of many offending sentences. I could easily pull others, if I were motivated to use my time in such a way. The piece in question made a quantity of assumptions that I normally only associate with activist literature, and not supposedly objective journalism. I don't consider that to be a hallmark of quality news.
- DTrejo 18y agoHe is reacting to a perceived attack on global warming. There is no need attack the language as activist, which you do even in this post. The goal of the green movement, at its heart, is greater efficiency in all walks of life. I think we all agree that efficiency is good. So why does word choice matter if motivates us to become more efficient?
- anamax 18y ago> The goal of the green movement, at its heart, is greater efficiency in all walks of life. Except that it's not about efficiency. It's often about a suggested lifestyle. (Hint - efficiency doesn't imply minimal.) And, the "efficiency" arguments are often false and or irrational. (Nuclear power anyone?)
- ensignavenger 18y ago> Nuclear power anyone? Yes please. You can build the plant in my backyard, I'll donate the land.
- ellyagg 18y agoYes, Time Magazine allows editorial writing throughout its content. I won't comment on what I think their biases are, but I'm pretty sure you can detect them on your own.