I would most
definitely join the Green Party because I believe in non-violence and in
Grassroots organizing. I think our country is far too large scale and we need
to bring power back to the communities and not let multi-national corporations
have so much control over the decisions that directly affect our lives. I think
all aspects of green values should be incorporated into a green party. Social
justice, grassroots democracy, non-violence, decentralization, local economies,
gender and feminism equity, respect for diversity, global and environmental
responsibility are all extremely important in an equal and just society that we
hope to create. These values most definitely align with the Green Party. The Earth
First! activists are extremely radical in their attempts to stop environmental
exploitation. I don’t disagree with what they are doing, but I’m not sure if I
would partake personally. I have to wonder if there is a more effective way of
initiating change. If not, I would consider participating. It’s a hard decision
to make because these people dedicate their lives to this sort of action. But,
if I wanted to ever do anything else professionally, I’m not sure I would
because it would surely go on my personal record.
Hi, Laura! I definitely hear what you're saying about the Earth First! activists. I can't say I necessarily agree, but my first thought is that these actions compromise somewhat the reputation of these individuals (if they're caught I guess) in the eyes of the public. I also would not want the perception of green to be tainted in such a way.
ReplyDeleteIts great to hear your would join the Green party, but don't you fear that your vote might be wastes in our majority based voting system. The green party shares many characteristics of the democratic party. Many people would rather just try to force the green parties views into the democratic party. Personally I would not want to run as a 3rd party candidate for the reasons listed above. While I am part of a 3rd party I tend to vote for the major party's candidates in close elections to ensure my views get represented in government.
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