I need help understanding something.
Today is earth day. On both Twitter and Facebook I have seen many friends of mine trashing the day and the thought behind it (pun intended).
Declarations to burn down trees, leave the water running, leave the electricity on all night, to pour tar into recycling dumpsters...the list goes on and on. It has the feel of an angry mob.
I don't get it. Why the unbridled hatred and malice for an idea that has quite a bit of merit? What could be more important for a generation than doing what they can to ensure an Earth cleaner and healthier for future generations than the one they were given?
What is it about the idea that makes people so bitter and angry? So willing to declare, either jokingly or for real, that they would rather participate in harmful activities than take a day to acknowledge that we only get ONE earth...and we can't trade this one in when it breaks.
I do not want to start a flame war. I am honestly baffled by this. This is a serious request for honest and respectful dialogue.
Anyone care to shed some light on the subject?
