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I know you’re sick of ads and presidential candidates accusing each other of lying, voting against your cause, and wearing the wrong type of underpants. But the environment’s ongoing climate change needs your vote tomorrow.
The way we consume products has changed drastically in the past 60-70 years from a nation that has (unknowingly) conserved and valued resources to a disposable society. In some ways, we’ve advanced in amazing ways, yet in other ways, we’re struggling.
I know that convenience is awesome. But why are Americans spending money to purchase tap water from Fiji, France, and “Deer Park” when we’re one of the fortunate nations with an unlimited supply of clean water straight from their tap? Think about how corporations buy their way into the government through lobbyists, convincing us we’re doing the right thing?
So, what does that have to do with tomorrow’s presidential election? And where do the candidates stand?
Tomorrow is the day you can voice your opinion by simply pushing a button (or pulling a lever) in the privacy of your own booth. You can say you care about our future and where our energy comes from. You have all the power to either propel our nation forward, or set us back.
Although “climate change” was downplayed in the debates, previous statements tell us which candidate cares about the environment.
I’m voting for the environment tomorrow. I’ll push that lever for Barack Obama. But I still know that regardless of who wins, it’s an uphill battle to fight for a healthy, clean lifestyle. He’ll just make the path a lot easier.
One final note: For those who think Mitt Romney will save our economy overnight, it’s not going to be an easy recovery. But would you rather have a quick band-aid for the “economy” to destroy public lands and continue to pollute our environment, or would you prefer to look to the long-term solutions for our children and grandchildren? After all, it’s not the environment we’re trying to preserve. It’s our overall well-being.
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