Reply #43: I do think that is what a lot of people here believe. [View All]

[demgurl]

I have seen this thread before and a lot of folks either put down poor people (like they have a choice about being poor) or they just say somehow the poor people will get along. The people who are having a hard time making ends meet have spoken up and said this would be a hardship on them. I am not one of those people and so I do not have any idea what they are going through. That is why I try to listen to them with open ears and an open heart. If they say this will be a hardship then we must take that into consideration and try to work around it.

I tried to illustrate that we can be aware of the plight of those in need while still putting forth the effort to try and save the environment.

You want the truth? No, I do not think it is hard when choosing between the environment and those who have to do without. I was trying to be kind to those who would only choose the environment so they would keep their ears open and hear what I had to say to try to help those who have less than I do.

I see many more problems than you do and they are not those who reign above everyone else. If that were true than everyone else who could, would, recycle. No, I see much bigger problems. I see that the GOP is being supported because they are enablers. They set the tone for this country and they allow people to express pure hate and disdain for others and it is OK. (in their eyes, of course) That is why people like them because people have these feelings inside that they have always felt bad about but the GOP allows them to express these feelings without feeling bad at all.

I am a member of a progressive board where people do everything to save the environment but have become out of touch about the plight of the poor in this country. We can not afford to loose sight of our humanity. We can not just dismiss the poor and say they will make it somehow because you know what? A lot of them are not making it. Every time someone dies because of no health insurance, they are not making it. Every time someone goes to bed hungry, they are not making it. Every time someone is put out on the streets, they are not making it. And the list goes on.

This does not have to be an all or nothing solution. We can compromise and help the poor while we save the environment. Why are so many people not willing to listen and try to help? Why are concerns shut down? How much longer can we keep turning a blind eye before we are the ones not making it? I hope others have more compassion for me when that happens then the lack of compassion shown on this board right now.

By the way, all of this is not directed at you. I am venting about a lot of things I have seen here that make me sick.