I’m a big fan of love myself, but as long as your making an influence for the better I can’t be too upset at how you go about finding things that make life worth living. When we deprive ourselves, we start to lash out at others. Everything starts with taking good care of yourself.
Of course, I will argue against Funko Pops contributing to one’s well-being. ;) But even then, if Greta Thunberg or Subcomandante Galeano have a small collection, my protest means nothing, doesn’t it?
Just make it a point to live a good life, don’t lie about what good is, have understanding and empathy for others who are trying to create change for the better, and you’re an ally in my book.
I mean, sure. But you can’t just convince a critical mass of people to understand love. If we’re gonna turn the ship, we’ll need to find something else to leverage. Regulations seem like the most obvious point to me.
Yes, but a democratically elected government generally won’t pass policy that isn’t endorsed by many of its constituents. Policy that eg universally increases the cost of meat by placing strict limits on farmers would not do well without a significant shift in voter opinion and reduction in funding of animal agriculture lobby funding.
I’m a big fan of love myself, but as long as your making an influence for the better I can’t be too upset at how you go about finding things that make life worth living. When we deprive ourselves, we start to lash out at others. Everything starts with taking good care of yourself.
Of course, I will argue against Funko Pops contributing to one’s well-being. ;) But even then, if Greta Thunberg or Subcomandante Galeano have a small collection, my protest means nothing, doesn’t it?
Just make it a point to live a good life, don’t lie about what good is, have understanding and empathy for others who are trying to create change for the better, and you’re an ally in my book.
I think if you love yourself and others, then it is obvious what is good and what isn’t.
Right - like going vegan and riding bikes!
I mean, sure. But you can’t just convince a critical mass of people to understand love. If we’re gonna turn the ship, we’ll need to find something else to leverage. Regulations seem like the most obvious point to me.
Regulations backed by whom?
What do you mean? Government. This is the only real chance given the scale and timeliness of the change needed.
Yes, but a democratically elected government generally won’t pass policy that isn’t endorsed by many of its constituents. Policy that eg universally increases the cost of meat by placing strict limits on farmers would not do well without a significant shift in voter opinion and reduction in funding of animal agriculture lobby funding.
Yup. I didn’t say it was very likely, just that of all the nigh-insurmountable obstacles, that one seems the most realistic.