I believe no one is truly objective in their political views. In modern-day America we are bombarded by media in every possible format, that tells us to think a certain way. In my own experience, as with many teens, my parents help shape some of my views. This is because your parents help shape your moral values and background that direct your political beliefs. That is not to say that morals should affect political decisions because in many cases they should not, but like I said no one is truly objective. My parents are moderate, but a little more to the left than the right. I would consider myself this as well but I tend to side with the left much more if anything. My attitudes about poverty and the environment come from my uncle who owns a non-profit and travels around the world setting up sustainable projects to create income for the impoverished. This has made my think on a more global level which puts the frivolity of partisanship into perspective.
Should the Federal Government do more to save the environment?
The short answer- yes. The environment issue has often been sidelined by "bigger" issues, particularly in times of economic crisis. But one can't throw away resources on the short term and not think about the effect it is going to have down the road. We need to be doing more. Yes we are making more fuel efficient cars and offset carbon emissions but we need to make conservation a lifestyle. The best thing to ever happen to the environment is the fact that "going green" is becoming trendy. But trends fade and then what are we left with. The environment is an investment and the US Government, as a world power, should be able to do more than it is currently. That is not to say that other countries wouldn't need to cooperate but any change is good change.
I agree with your entry. The resources need to be reused and not just dumped into the ocean to create more pollution. Us as the new generation are thinking ahead to what we will be in, but the elders in business and government are only about today because they will not be here when the world is crap. If they keep on with there current decisions they will be here.
ReplyDeleteI think the whole thing is a toss-up.. i could be for better, or for worse depending on the issues at the time, right now. two parties work, we need as much unity as possible, in a time of peace a growth it my be beneficial for greater diversity.
ReplyDeleteWhile you bring up a good point of the US being a world power it is not our responsibility to make sure that other countries follow are example because it is there decision all we can do is hope they follow our example.
ReplyDeleteI agree. To say that our political views are not shaped by our parents and family is true ignorance. Whether it be rebelling against our families' views or siding with a parents, our political views seem to always involve our rents in some way.
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