12-29-2007, 04:19 AM
Glen:
I agree that Puna's population, and particularly the part of it that is opposed to trash and pollution, is small. However, I am mindful of the fact that even one man(woman) can have a significant impact. I would remind you of Ralph Nader, whose book 'Unsafe at any speed' forced General Motors to cancel production of the Corvair motor car. Ralph's brand of anti consumerism and demand for accountabilty seems to have fallen from favor, but it is still a model for those of us who don't want to be part of the 'use it up, throw it away, buy another one' modern lifestyle.
I agree that Puna's population, and particularly the part of it that is opposed to trash and pollution, is small. However, I am mindful of the fact that even one man(woman) can have a significant impact. I would remind you of Ralph Nader, whose book 'Unsafe at any speed' forced General Motors to cancel production of the Corvair motor car. Ralph's brand of anti consumerism and demand for accountabilty seems to have fallen from favor, but it is still a model for those of us who don't want to be part of the 'use it up, throw it away, buy another one' modern lifestyle.