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In article <341518A6.4FD@forestmeister.com> Joseph Zorzin <redoak@forestmeister.com> writes:
>From: Joseph Zorzin <redoak@forestmeister.com>
>Subject: Re: Headwaters Forest Video Available
>Date: Tue, 09 Sep 1997 05:36:38 -0400

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>So, I don't justify Earth First spiking trees if it will hurt someone,
>but we need some people on the fringes to get attention, because the
>less aggressive environmentalists have been FUCKING IGNORED FOR DECADES
>BY THE DICKHEADS THAT RUN AMERICA AND OUR CAPITALIST SYSTEM. CAN'T YOU
>GET THAT THROUGH YOUR SKULL?

Unfortunately, the reason why this has happened is largely due to the so-
called "less aggressive environmentalists" talking in platitudes and 
presenting little to no hard evidence. Then in frustration the fringe 
element go a little bit nuts and......
The lesson is that environmentalists must gather presentable data/proof and 
then must gain public support for their protests against practices which are 
detrimental to the environment. Then, and this is the hard bit for most "
environmentalists", they must present alternatives. Alternatives with less 
environmental impact, but still economically viable. The proof and 
alternatives have to be explained and reasoned - not preached and dogmatic. 
This way the green movement may be seen to be beneficial, and not a bunch of 
zealots running amok with crazy and impractical visions.

Regards
Eden