01-03-2008, 08:08 AM
This has been a very interesting topic and I couldn't resist putting in my two cents worth. I agree with the saying:
It has, in fact, always been one of my favorites.
IMHO the reason our government is so big now is because we have come to depend so greatly upon them, or said in a different way, allowed them to take over meeting so many of our needs.
We do not need to government to help us clean up trash. WE can clean up the trash and help others clean up their trash and then teach others to clean up their trash. Many will begin to take pride in the beauty of a trash free environment.
There are always going to be those that just don't buy into it and will keep dumping, but if we all just pitch in and clean up after the few, we will accomplish our goal.
I also do not think that writing it off as a matter of culture is wise either. Litter and dumped cars, appliances and the like damage our environment, whether on one's own property or not. Diapers and wipes is just plain unsanitary and dangerous.
Walt Disney never walked by a piece of trash without picking it up. If you did, you were either not hired or fired. If all the people in Puna that cared acted out of just that value, Puna would look a lot different in no time.
When I was a wee lass in Oregon the big thing was "Give a Hoot, don't Polute." and Oregon was green (Anyone else remember that jingle? Give a Hoot, Don't Polute. Never be a dirty bird. In the city or in the woods, Let's keep America looking good! No wonder I forget so much. I have things like that taking up space in my head!). When they stopped promoting that, people got lazy and when I came back ten years later it was a mess.
Puna may be of small population, but it can be mighty in impact!
So here is the disclaimer: I don't even live there yet, but if I did, I would be happy to organize something. It will have to wait until June if you are going to wait for me though. I encourage you not to.
Maholo for the opportunity to share my thoughts as well.
Sharlee
When life gives you lemons....trade them for chocolate!
quote:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
It has, in fact, always been one of my favorites.
IMHO the reason our government is so big now is because we have come to depend so greatly upon them, or said in a different way, allowed them to take over meeting so many of our needs.
We do not need to government to help us clean up trash. WE can clean up the trash and help others clean up their trash and then teach others to clean up their trash. Many will begin to take pride in the beauty of a trash free environment.
There are always going to be those that just don't buy into it and will keep dumping, but if we all just pitch in and clean up after the few, we will accomplish our goal.
I also do not think that writing it off as a matter of culture is wise either. Litter and dumped cars, appliances and the like damage our environment, whether on one's own property or not. Diapers and wipes is just plain unsanitary and dangerous.
Walt Disney never walked by a piece of trash without picking it up. If you did, you were either not hired or fired. If all the people in Puna that cared acted out of just that value, Puna would look a lot different in no time.
When I was a wee lass in Oregon the big thing was "Give a Hoot, don't Polute." and Oregon was green (Anyone else remember that jingle? Give a Hoot, Don't Polute. Never be a dirty bird. In the city or in the woods, Let's keep America looking good! No wonder I forget so much. I have things like that taking up space in my head!). When they stopped promoting that, people got lazy and when I came back ten years later it was a mess.
Puna may be of small population, but it can be mighty in impact!
So here is the disclaimer: I don't even live there yet, but if I did, I would be happy to organize something. It will have to wait until June if you are going to wait for me though. I encourage you not to.
Maholo for the opportunity to share my thoughts as well.
Sharlee
When life gives you lemons....trade them for chocolate!
When life gives you lemons....trade them for chocolate!