Eco-Nazi's vs. Eco-Comrades [View All]

[Saffy]

Ever run into someone that is so 'progressive' and environmentally 'aware' that they do their damndest to make everyone else feel inferior? This would be my definition of the "Eco-Nazi".

Seems to me that if these persons are as concerned about sustainable life on this planet as they appear to be, they would perhaps try a friendlier method of garnering support.

I may not be perfect with regard to my ecological conservatism, but I do try. Really, I do. Unfortunately, certain measures are beyond my grasp due to lack of financial independence, i.e., I must use a vehicle in order to transport 4 children...ever try hitching 4 kiddo's to a bike? Or, bring home enough groceries to feed said family on a bike or on foot? And, I'm also at the mercy of driving whatever vehicle happens to fit into my budget, hence no 30k hybrids.

And while I do support organic, sustainable agriculture to the best of my ability (and have a veggie and herb garden to help), I've found that actually FEEDING my children adequate amounts of food tends to take precedence over tesing them with small amounts of frou-frou, over-priced seeds and twigs.

The LAST thing I need is some wealthy, self-righteous schmuck lecturing me on my wastefulness, (a recent date I had did just that!!!), while he sips away on his $6 organic chai, wearing his bio-dynamically grown hemp trousers and sporting a "Love your planet" button.

Wouldn't loving your planet also include treating it's inhabitants as more than pond-scum?

I dunno, but sometimes it seems as if this whole eco-movement has become yet another method of macho competition designed to bolster ego's by demeaning and patronizing other's. What do you think?