going Green, BS or not?????

[PMZ908]

i think we should worry  more about the united states  then the earth right now. were almost in the next great depression. lets solve problems that can be solved for now.the earth will be here long after were gone.GOING GREEN???

[aoyelove]

As important as the environment is, I think that there are more important problems we need to focus on right now more so.

[sheliawheeler]

Going Green is a really important issue, but I must agree that we have more important issues to focus on first.  We have slipped into a recession and need to fix this first and foremost.  Once we resolve some issues here in the USA then we can focus on solving other issues in other countries and the world.

[kellz6ug]

I believe going green is an important issue right now but I don't think it should be #1. There are so many other immportant issues that need to be focused on such as unemployment, hunger in America and homelessness. Going green doesn't have to be put on hold in order to focus on other issues. Just put more effort into other issues while doing yhour part to GO Green!

[PMZ908]

ty i agree with all of u

[KarinAntal]

Going Green is anything but     !  I truly believe it is one of the most important problems we face today. The environment and energy are a couple of the reasons our economy is in it's current state. Think about it, the Oil industry is one of the biggest factors in this ridiculous war we're in with the middle east. Sure, those crazies will tell you it's about religion or freedom or justice or democracy, but it's about keeping a secure hold on the resources there. That's why our country really gets involved in middle-eastern issues. Not because we care so much about the atrocities being committed there against those people, but because they have something to offer us. We didn't get involved in Rwanda. We're practically ignoring Darfur. There were and are, respectively, hundreds of thousands of people senselessly murdered in both places, but because neither country has anything to offer our economy, we turn a blind eye. As for our economy, we could only go on spending the way we'd been spending for so long. What goes up, must come down. We reap what we sow, people; and we've not been sowing much as a society. We just seem to take, take, take and spend, spend, spend until we're up to our ears in debt. We can partially thank Dubya and the last 8 years for that.
We need to focus on renewable sources of energy so we can lessen our dependance on foreign oil, and along with that there would be new jobs created and more affordable methods of fueling our cars and heating our homes which means more money we can spend on "stuff", thus stimulating the economy.

[klkwid]

going green is certainly important and I definitely recycle and do as much as I can within my means to help out.  The biggest crisis right now is the ecomnomic situation.  We need to worry about that and healthcare in this country first.  At the smae time, by all means recycle and do what yo ucan to help, but let's not forget the things we need in order to go green!  No one is going to go green if they have no money or if they're very sick or dead!!

[dream420believer]

I think we need to balance it all out and yes give going green just as much as everything else. Sure there are homeless and drugs out there but what the heck are WE ALL going to do about earth when something goes wrong that we can help now to prevent.

[trop8cana]

I think that we should always worry about the earth.Without the earth there wouldn't be a "United States".You know?So go green and handle the problems that are within your reach or power to control and let the other stuff be.What will be done,will be done.We have no control over some things.

[iamkiener]

as a individual I can only do so much. What can I do. I can help donate items to shelters. Give a homeless man on the street a granola bar and a blanket. but "I" can only do so much. SO NO!! GOING GREEN ISN'T BS. come on..recycling is a start. not being wasteful is one thing. useing plastic reuseable containers rather than plastic throw away baggies. If your on a bugget or not. grow some fruits and veggi's ....got to look at your everyday, daily routines. You can't save the world in a day. but be thankful and look forward day to day. Rome wasn't bulit in a day you know....Be positive.Everyone has a part that suits them best whether it's complaining about how aweful things are, growing a beautiful garden, picking up trash in your neighborhood just because. Let the president be the president, and let the others be themselves and what they do best

[Gothy505]

Well first of all we're not in the "great depression". The great depression had over 30% of unemployment while today we're in 10-11%. Also by going green, it opens up many more jobs for the unemployed and thus ending the modern day great depression

[kimishim]

The earth is more important. Going green is not BS. And it's certainly not hard. The U.S. is fine, and our economy is getting better. We're definitely not going into a depression lol.

[Dremarr]

It's not that hard for the average person to go green. As long as you do your share of recycling, using less plastic, carpooling, etc. you can make a difference. The mindset surrounding going green is similar to the mindset of voting. If you don't vote because you feel that a single vote doesn't make a difference, it may not be such a big deal. But if there are millions thinking the same way you do, it is a big deal. Same thing with going green.