Array of Hope: What comes next?

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Environmental leaders and thinkers on what comes next.

http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2004/11/03/post_election/

Julia Butterfly Hill: The electoral system is corrupt and broken, and Bush's win is a farce. With voting systems owned and controlled by Bush supporters, it is no surprise that Bush is president again.

Richard Nelson: When politicians work to deplete the forests and farmlands -- speak. When they threaten the air and waters -- speak. When they undermine the well-being of our neighborhoods -- speak. When they disregard the rights of humankind -- speak. When they disparage the principles of freedom and democracy -- speak. When they ignore the responsibilities that accompany inordinate power -- speak. When they imperil the possibilities for peace -- speak. And above all, when they demand silence -- speak. Never more than now, the hope and promise of America rests on a rising, insuppressible chorus of voices -- whispering, shouting, proclaiming, protesting, advocating, resisting, singing, supporting, celebrating ... and persevering. speak!