Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:11:20 -0700 (MST) From: cat13@imap4.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu i don't believe that i am a radical environmentalist but i do strongly believe in saving the environment and trying to preserve what we have left. i don't agree with the burning down of lodges like in vail or any of that but i do think that the environments needs have to be heard and presented with a strong influence. everything plays a part in nature so we should not take anything for granted.

five things i would give up to make the kind of planet that i would like to live in would be nothing. the point of making this world into a place that people would enjoy is to make things now that are environmentally safe and giving people the choice to ride their bike or drive their cars. there is always going to be something that people don't need, but i for one do not want to live as a cave person or even close to it. i believe in protecting what we have and making people aware of the dangers if we don't start doing something to protect our planet now.

thank you.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:19:51 -0700 (MST) From: mjhanley@asu.edu To: jvanasu@asu.edu Mike Hanley English 102 Classwork 10/27/1998

My environmental position:

Like my general political position, my environmental position is rather moderate. While I support anything that cuts back on pollution, I would not go as far as stopping all polluting output which is deemed necessary, in my mind, to produce. An example of this is electricity: there has yet to be an electric power source which doesn't pollute, but electricity is something I would not like to do without. However, I would be for regulating the use of electricity and for restricting its use as well if it could significantly impact its adverse effect on the environment.

My basic stance is that I am not happy with the status quo of the environment as it is; I am totally against rainforest cutting, the dumping of wastes into river streams, and other controversial environmental issues. However, I drive everyday and add to the pollution, so I cannot be totally against something I readily practice, and I realize that I am not able to give up my Mazda quite yet.

Five Things I Would Sacrifice:

1. I would give up my microwave because I can use the stove to cook. 2. I would abandon my shaver and shave with a razor blade. 3. I would give up all professional auto racing, to reduce pollution. 4. I would go without a computer because we were able to communicate before Windows 95. 5. I would say goodbye to cruise ships because you really don't need that luxury.

That's my 2cents.

Mike

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:22:45 -0700 (MST) From: kadasu@imap3.asu.edu To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu>

Subject: Diggers Journal

When it comes to the environment, I am not a radical. I fall between the lines of mainstream and skeptical. I think that people should work with the system to help protect and preserve, but I also feel that their are more important issues that need to be dealt with first. I know that there are some problems with the environment, but I don't think that the environment should be a priority. As for the five things that I would give up, I wouldn't. I don't think that we should be forced to stop driving or quit using our heaters, but we should fix the problem that harms the environment. It seems foolish for people to give up a lifestyle that we have become accustomed to and are comfortable with. It would make more sense to find a way to use less energy or create a source of energy that does not pollute the earth. If petty things such as make-up or hair dryers would make a big difference with saving the planet I would give them the boot. I would not give up anything crucial like electricity or plumbing.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:23:28 -0700 (MST) From: girlie1@imap4.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu Megan's postion on the envoironmental theroies is mainstream. Megan feels very in the middle about this. Megan would like to see the environment get better but at the same time would not like to see all of our resources taken away from the world. Megan thinks that the world has come so far in all there new tecnology that taking it away would be a bad thing but at the same time increasing all the bad things done towards the environmeant for new tecnology is very bad as well. So you see Megan is in the middle.

What Megan would give up for her environment: 1. I would give up my microwave because there is really no good use for this but that it is faster which is an act of laziness. 2. I would give up my hair blow-dryer because I can let my hair air dry which is healthlier for my hair anyway. 3. I would give up long showers. 4. I would give up my computer. 5. I would give up long car drives, and I would car pool a lot.

Megan's Philosophy: Megan feels the world is in danger but not yet at a panic of an end. Megan feels that at this point the world is at a delicate state where we can do something to help it and we should or the earth will have a sooner deadline the end.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:23:37 -0700 (MST) From: crystal5@imap4.asu.edu To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu>

Crystal South 10/27/98 ENG102

My position is mainstream. I think the system is good but needs some attention. The things we have that pollute can be fixed. With new technology like solar power we can stop some of the pollution. Also inventors have continually improved many things, such as cars. They used to be gas guzzling hogs but they are not nearly as bad as they used to be. However, there is a bad side to this, even though cars have been improved the population of cars have increased so there is still pollution. Technology has caused a lot of pollution but I think it also is working to rectify it.

As for giving up something, if mass public transportation was improved I would be willing to give up my car. I would give up my microwave, CFC's, gas powered equipment.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:24:24 -0700 (MST) From: Tito Brown <sae@asu.edu> James Chillemi 10/27/98

I take a conservative stand on everything that I do. If there is reason to take it a step further then I will. I don't like to stick my neck out for any unnecessary reasons. I will admit it, I am very selfish, I come first. I am an only child and that is the way that I was raised. Personally, I feel that there is more important issues than the environment to worry about right now. I understand the importance of preserving the environment, but efforts need to be put forth to end more serious problems. War, disease, hungry, famine, taxes, in my book all of these are more important. I would like to become an active participant in helping my children have beautiful landscapes, places to fish and all the other environmental things that we may be taking advantage of right now. I feel strongly on keeping the beaches clean and other things that I grew up with. I might take a mainstream stand on that, but other things would be all conservative. What would I give up for all these things? One thing is for sure, no not my freedom. I would not totally give up my car, but I would definitely cut down on using it. I could not return to the Earth like Henry David Thoreau did in Walden, but I could live in a cabin with no electricity for a month. I would be able to give up hairspray with the CFC's that destroy the ozone layer. I would also give up the tuna that is not dolphin safe. I think that I would also be able to give up television.

Thank you

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:24:35 -0700 (MST) From: CAMPBELL.RYAN@asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu i am not an environmentalist. i may have thoughts or concerns for what may or may not be going on in the environment but i an definitely not an environmentalist. i do recongnize that there are more problems now with the environment but i tend to push that all aside for now because there have been so many things that have come about since the 'simple days'. we have supercomputers that can do just about anything. we have explorer robots on Mars and space stations that are in orbit. we can build artificial hearts that can keep people alive. we can control billions of micro organisms to clean disposed toilet water into ultra clean drinking water. we have cars that break the sound barrier and concept cars that will get 70 miles to a gallon of gas. i am not saying that i don't give a damn about the environment only that the problems that we have now are from huge advancements in technology. i also truely believe that our fast growing technology will be there to nurture these problems in the long run.

ryan m. campbell

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:24:47 -0700 (MST) From: lacutie@asu.edu

I had never really thought about where I stand as an environmentalist. When I began researching for my first paper, I read many articles which made me realize that the environment is something we should take care of and look out after. I mean, some of the things said by some people really got me thinking what this world is becoming. My feelings towards being an environmentalist have definitely changed. I know I am not an environmentalist, but I will try and help out if I can. I always thought that to be an environmentalist, thousands and thousands of people were needed to be able to accomplish something. I never believed that one person could really make a difference. The way I see it, if everyone is a little more conscious and does a little to avoid polluting the air, throwing trash where it doesn't belong, recycle, etc., this can be a better world.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:24:57 -0700 (MST) From: mac007@imap3.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu My view towards the enviroment is that if technology is allowed to advance, methods for improving the enviroment will be found. The economy of our nation is the most important factor in determing our success and well-being. Businesses should be allowed to prosper, as should the advancement of technology, with minimal and only necessary enviromental restrictions. Many of the existing restrictions that are beneficial to the enviroment are also profitable for businesses, such as recycling, which reduces costs and creates a favorable public opinion. Many of the radical, tree-hugging, enviromentalist hippies feel that every business is out to destroy the enviroment in pursuit of maximizing profits. With the rise of technology, new and more efficient ways of protecting our enviroment can be reached.

5 things I would sacrifice:

1. microwave - nothing good comes out of it anyway 2. computer - would be ok if nobody had one 3. electric razors - switch to blades 4. long showers - take short ones 5. radio - I only listen to CD's

-Jason McLaren Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:26:31 -0700 (MST) From: spadams@imap3.asu.edu My view on environmental issues could be taken either way by my actions. My view could also be refuted by wither side by my actions. I am a very outdoor oriented person, I love to camp, I love to hike, the farther away from civilazation the better. I was a eagle scout, I learned for most of my child hood how to protect and live off the land. I have always been brought up in the conservation mindset. I have learned a great appreciation for the land, how to use it, how to abuse it, how to conserve it, and most importantly, how to use it so as to have it around for our children to use. I also have toys, I have a 1982 jeep with a big gas guzzling V8 that has no catalytic converter. I have a plane that has a large gas consuming engine and a 1966 emmissions, that pollutes up in the clear air at 14000'. So where do I stand, you pick the argument. I would take a course of action more in the compromise arena. Why is it that we have to give up anything, it has been proven that with technology alot of problems can be solved if not significantly reduced. If I was to name five things that I would give up, I am not sure if i could, I already walk most places that I can, I go and enjoy the outdoors. People complain that all the land is being swallowed up with overpopulation. I lived in colorado for 2 years, I could at anytime, drive or actually hike from my back porch and within a half our of walking be somewhere where I could not see the affects of any civilazation. Where is the over population? Why is it that we can't just compromise? Use the land but not abuse the land.

There's a little bit of fruitcake left in everyone of us. -Jimmy Buffet

Have you every noticed that the people that are always telling you to grow up never learned to fly. -Unknown _______________________ Steve Adams Arizona St. University Aviation Management

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:28:55 -0700 (MST) From: kash40@imap4.asu.edu James Lukash 10/27/1998

My position on Enviornmental theories

I am in the middle. A mainstream you might say. I would like to see a better planet for all of us but I would not want to give up my living styles for it. I believe this is wrong, if you want to go live in the wild feel free to, but do not try and push your views on me. These people sit and talk about how bad all these advancements are not realizing that without these advancements like medicine we would all be living in great pain or we would be dead. In the past before the real understanding of medicine, not like the Indians though peodi cured everything, most of us would have not made it through birth, not even adding if our mothers would have lived. Most of these "Greenies" or what ever they call themsevels all ways seem to forget all the importances. How do these people get to thier destinations to make their speeches? By car or airplane, I do not see any of them riding their bikes from California to New York. If the world were dying I would give up taking longer showers, some electricity, I would recycle more, give money to the places that would help solve this problem, and not drive as much. These would be a simple gift to add to the life of our planet.

I believe that the world is not going to end. Nothing is going to stop technology. This is the key to the future, look at all the desieses that has been ridden of because of technology. Nothing is wrong with having all the things we have today, it is men who made these to make our futures easier People like and need these everday living devices. BUT, I do not agree with the waste of materiable such as paper and glass. Humans should not be piling these into a giant dump hole, we need to use our resources with a little common sense. I want to see this Earth prosper but if we do some how go out of control and ruin the Earth then we just all deserve to die.

3:15 philosophy Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:22:24 -0700 (MST) From: sneed69@imap3.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu Subject: environmental theory

I would qualify myself as a radical. Not because I feel that everybody needs to change, I know we have to or we can expect a very unplesant future generations. To make drastic changes which we require we must take drastic measures. Begin limiting water and energy consumption also there must be some serious family planning efforts. Developed countries should make it beneficial for the developing countries to export food. they have the available land, but not as many food problems like Australia. Other countries have to pich in to help out those countries who are growing so fast that they can't control all aspects of the culture. I would give up

1 showers for water conservation 2 use a bike or public transportation for everyday use 3 carpool when traveling long distances 4 give up all the chemicals that contribute to global warming and polution 5 I would give up any thing that orriginates from the rain forrest

I live my life by the golden rule: Do onto others as you would have them do onto you. We have to impliment this idea into how we treat our planet. Our planet has been getting pooped on for too long, I have no doubt that if we push too far the planet will begin pooping back.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:24:51 -0700 (MST) From: san9382@imap4.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu Environmental philosophy: I feel that life on the earth is endangered because of the current population, state of air pollution and the amount of resources left. I acknowledge that there is a problem and action needs to be taken in order to sustain life - a high quality of life. The definition of what a high quality of life is though may need to change in order to save the planet. Right now, a good quality of life means to me, being healthy, educated, and obtaining material goods that make life convenient and easier. While health and education need to be maintained for a high standard of living I think values and ideas about materialism and capitalism need to be changed. For example, having clean water should be a priority for everyone instead of filling a four car garage with luxury, sport vehicles. I believe that action needs to be taken, yet I am not willing to go totally granola and run barefoot through my organic squash fields. Five things I am willing to give up though include:1)The right to have an unlimited number of children. 2)Driving to places that are within a five mile radius of my beginning point - meaning when I need something from Target 4 blocks away I will use a non-motorized way of getting there instead of jumping in my gas guzzling Explorer now.3)Off season produce (Ok, I am struggling to come up with 5 things to give up).4)Buying items that come in styrafoam, plastic etc. and buy things in containers that are refillable.5)Buying some "wants" in order to donate money to environmental causes.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:27:18 -0700 (MST) From: tunlvisn@imap3.asu.edu To: aprilasu@IMAP4.ASU.EDU Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY

hmmm...my feelings on the environment. they are mixed in intensity, but are located somewhere between the radical view and mainstream view. i guess they lean a little more towards radical, though. i feel that although Mother Earth is a very resilient creature, she has her limits, and we are testing them. it is true that she will bounce back from our childish tantrums, our constant abuse, but the question is when. after we are all dead and gone? we are driving down a toxic road to extinction, swerving precariously close to the edge as we try to find the dial to turn up the radio. i think that desperate times require desperate measures. cutbacks all across the board: population, pollution, resource use... these people who are so caught up in their "anti-hippie" views that they cannot see the times that are to befall us. their selfish "i don't want to give up anything," philosophies will hurt their children and their childrens' children. if they cannot justify personal sacrifice for social gains, they should not be in our society. they should not benefit from the things society supplies, yet they are so unwilling to give up. things i would give up for a better Earth: 1. excessive packaging 2. long hot showers 3. automobiles if i could still get places in a reasonable amount of time 4. synthetic materials and fabrics (who really needs polyesther anyway?) 5. wood paper -- advances in cotton paper make it very easily produced and there is said to be a seven year supply of excess cotton in storehouses around the country

Gregory S. Peterson Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:27:54 -0700 (MST) From: sungod@imap4.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu

I do not have any serious views on the environment. I believe that the air is getting worse and undeveloped land is becoming more scarce everyday but the environment is not something that has grabbed my interest. I do fear for the world my children will live in but I am concerned with the possible racism they may face. I want the environment saved. I just figure other people will do it.

I am willing to give up a microwave. I do not have one now and I am doing great!!!! I could live without a dishwasher. I have lived in a house for six years without a dishwasher. I have not used a blow dryer in almost two years. I am also willing to give up my car and electric stove.

Erica

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 13:33:03 -0700 (MST) From: poopon@imap4.asu.edu To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu> What the environment means to me/Things I'd give up

The environment has become more important to me in recent years. During the environmental revolution of the late eighties/early nineties, I was completely unconcerned by environmental issues. I thought the earth was capable of surviving just about anything that humanity could throw at it. I felt that the earth's worst enemy was itself. I still feel that mother nature is somewhat suicidal. Volcanoes, in particular, seem to cause quite a bit of damage. However, I have recently been upset by the wanton destruction of mankind, especially in the third world. As an economist, I am also concerned about the economy, and the damage that government regulation brings. However, if I felt that government regulation was the only way the environment could be preserved, or that the earth would die in the absence of regulation, I would favor regulatiuon. I'm not stupid, or so stuck in my ways, to say that the needs of the economy As an economist, I am also concerned about the economy, and the damage that government regulation brings. However, if I felt that government regulation was the only way the environment could be preserved, or that the earth would die in the absence of regulation, I would favor regulatiuon. I'm not stupid, or so stuck in my ways, to say that the needs of the economy supersede those of the environment. The economy does not exist without the environment. It is my honest belief that both preservation of the environment and preservation of the economy are mutually achievable goals. I believe that through markets and technological innovation, most anything is possible. Perhaps with the help of encouragement and some coercion (not direct regulation) from the government this goal is more achievable. It seems that some of the most pressing environmental issues are in the third world. Furthermore, some of these issues seem to arrive out of a lack of modern technology, not because of it.

THINGS I'D BE HAPPY TO LIVE WITHOUT: 1. Computers - I like to read, and communicate directly with people 2. Microwaves - I like freshly prepared food 3. Bleach - Most of my whites people don't see anyway 4. Recreational Vehicles - Cause pollution, take up space, get in my way 5. Dishwashers - I can wash my own dishes Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:34:15 -0700 (MST) From: Andrey Shal <sandrey@imap3.asu.edu> To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu> My position on Environmental theories

This is a very interesting topic for me to think about a little deeper, but in general I would think of myself as a person who is stuck in the middle. I cannot say that I am very radical or not radical about Environmentalism because there are some things I think about some time. For instance, building a metro in Phoenix which has two sides to it. One will get rid of a lot of air pollution since more and more people will not use their cars to travel in close or medium distances. The other side is bad because with metro's crime rate in the towns usually increases which could be easily pointed to city like New York. Another example that I could state is the creation of new electric cars and electric recharge stations that will slowly transform gas cars into electric and that will also help to fight air pollution. There is a huge list of things that I would be willing to give up to help keeping our earth in better condition.

1. I would give up long showers - (even thou I love them J ) 2. I would give up my car if I had one, I've spent all my life without one and I think I could spend another 50 years without it. 3. I would give up dishwasher cause I know that they aren't necessary. 4. I would give up my microwave even thou it is nice to get your food done in a matter of seconds 5. I would even give up my computer and telephone lines because without it people would be forced to communicate otherwise and our society will become more and more outgoing with less shy people.

Things that I am not willing to give up just for the fun of it J even thou this has nothing to do with envrionmentalism.

1. My friends 2. My parents and relatives 3. And My life

Anyway I think this should some it all up ~!!

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:24:55 -0700 (MST) From: cwein@imap3.asu.edu To: bko13@IMAP4.ASU.EDU My philosophy on the environment is that we should be peaceful warriors in hopes of living in balance with nature. Spirituality plays a large role in my life and I believe in the law of cause and effect, for we reap what we sow. I believe we all need to be asking more questions and informing ourselves of just how dangerously our world has spun out of balance. We need to ask ourselves what is really important? Shopping at the GAP, or breathing in clean air. We all need to raise our conciousness and evolve to a state of harmony with the environment. Our effects are so devastating and tragic, yet we remain completely apathetic. First and foremost in my life I recognize that all my actions I take and have taken in my past drastically affect myself and my family. I have only been environmentally aware for five to six years but I don't underestimate the power of one. I know people who have made differences in their communities, in hopes of making them nicer for their families. If people could begin raising awareness on just a local level it helps tremendously. If I ad to give up five things, the first would be deodorant. It is not a necessity(I don't always wear it) and we could do without it. Also I could give up manufactured clothing and make my own. I follow the band PHISH and this is something very common with the whole PHISH scene, therefor familiar to me. Many kids(including me) sew their own clothes out of recycled fabrics because they believe that endorsing sweat shops is absurd. They may live in rags but it represents, in a way a return back to a natural state. Everything(food, clothing) in the PHISH parking lots is natural and organic, and seems so peaceful. I would give up all meat as well. I am a cheatin' vegetarian, I still eat chicken but I could give it up. I would also be willing to give up long, hot showers and my microwave. One thing I would absolutely not give up is my car. I love taking cross country trips frequently and I love my car.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:25:08 -0700 (MST) From: aprilasu@imap4.asu.edu To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu> Subject: Environmentalist

I am not an environmentalist. I don't really have any concerns about the environment and it's current state. Let's just say I don't loose sleep over it. I am a vegetarian but not for animal rights reasons. Personally, I can't stand the images of animals I get in my head when eating meat. However, I don't feel the need to impose those beliefs on anyone else. That is my biggest problem with environmentalists. Most of them are out to save the world and everyone must change for them. They can be rude and offensive in their methods and I personally don't care to hear it.

Things that I would give up: 1. Styrofoam 2. Meat (I don't eat it anyways) 3. Use less paper 4. Aerosol hairspray and air fresheners

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:25:47 -0700 (MST) From: ryno07@imap3.asu.edu To: CAMPBELL.RYAN@asu.edu Well, honestly I am about as envioronmentally driven as a logger in the rain forest. But I am beginning to change my ways after doing research for these papers. I believe somethings need to be delt with, before we all die but on a larger scale it all seems kinda pety. We were given the gift to come up with ideas, we should take advantage of it. Figure out what we need to do and take action. Nothing annoys me more than radical environmentalists that are willing to injure a person because they cut down a tree. For anyone who has been in a plane and looked down, they will see there are plenty of trees and plenty of room for growth. By the way, eventhough it doesn't sound like it, I am from Oregon and have heard plenty of research and news stories on the subject.

5 things I would give up, or do. 1. Stop ordering Big Macs in the styrofome carton 2. Use higher octane gas 3. Give up 20 min. showers, for shorter ones 4. Give up on the page that prints out of the computing commons before every person's paper. 5. Aerosol hair spray

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:26:11 -0700 (MST) From: kueppers@imap3.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.eduI do not consider myself a radical or conservative environmentalist. I am concerned with the environment but that concern is not one of my life's primary focus at this point. Personally, I would be willing to sacrifice a number of things if the results would truly improve living conditions for today and into the future. Realistically, I have a hard time believing that I can make a difference by myself. If as a people we can unite in a movement to help the environment I would be more then excited to due my part. The most difficult aspect of uniting people is finding mutual beliefs. Since this country, and the rest of the world contain such a diverse range of inhabitants a united front as one may be an unrealistic goal. Only when there is severe crisis do I believe that the people of this planet will join together, and sadly by then it most likely will be to late.

I would sacrifice:

1. Microwave 2. A car 3. plastics 4. long showers 5. florecent light Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:28:42 -0700 (MST) From: carmen3@imap3.asu.edu My views on environmentalism are neither radical nor conservative. The radical environmentalists in todays society are trying to put blame and lay guilt on the rest of the human race. There are important issues that need to be addressed but not in the manner that these radicals are addressing them. I believe that the human race should be conscious of the harm they are inflicting on the earth. There are ways of protecting ourselves but it is inevitable that the destruction of the earth will come. Be it through our own ignorance or through some natural disaster, the world will come to an end. Therefore, the environmentalists need to calm down and realize that theirat drastic movements will not help without the cooperation of the entire human race; and it would be a miracle to get everyone to agree on one thing.

I would not give anything up to save the earth because the entities on this earth are here for us to enjoy.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:29:12 -0700 (MST) From: JNP22@imap3.asu.edu To: jvan@asu.edu The Environment

We, the inhabitants of the earth, by virtue of being born here inherit a great gift from God. That great gift is the earth itself. As with anything entrusted to us we have the responsibility to care for it and preserve its condition. Technology and inventions are not bad. They are inspired and given by the same God who gave us the earth. Given that, how we use them is our responsibility, and where we need to look to ensure we care for the earth as we enjoy new technology. The earth is beautiful, and we need to preserve that inherent beauty. Some places should be kept free from technologies, like happens today with national and state parks. At the same time industry is needed to better and maintain the way of life today. I do not believe that things such as artificial fragrances, air conditioning/heating, and other modern convieniences are inherently bad. I think at times they are abused and are used in excess. At the same time we need to avoid disregarding the animals with whom we share this earth. Pollution has always existed in some form or other. Before it was human and animals wastes, chemicals given off from burning of wood and coal. Now the

pollutants are different and more prolific. We need to balance our wants with the results to care for the earth and all its inhabitants. Consideration and moderation are keys to this.

5 things to give up 1- A car for local travel. 2- The internet. 3- Hair products. 4- Pagers 5- Cloth drying machines.

Joseph Pack

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:36:31 -0700 (MST) From: shbelche@imap4.asu.edu Shon S. Belcher Eng. 102 10/27/1998 Environmental Concern A personal philosophy on the environment is like any philosophy, which is subject to a frame of reference defined by a personal set of values. And values are like home teams, it all depends on where your from. So any attempt at justification has very little solid ground to argue on. But in reality, environmental concern or lack there of can be divided into two categories, selfish and selfless. In the one corner humanity is acting out of self-preservation, placing humanity above most things. The flip side is xenocentrism (refering to the devaluation of one's own society in respect to another), which ultimately places emphasis on that which is not human. I personally like most, fall under the selfish category. Although value is placed on the environment, the value is based on its ability to serve my needs: clean air, pure water, etc. But these needs shall not infringe on my own choices. In other words, I will not give up a cheeseburger to save animals. I will not give up electricity for the Dartmouth fish. And I certainly won't ask smokers to give up cigarettes to avoid carbon dioxide emission. Once we start down that road of restrictions the end of life: the pleasures, the highs, the lows which define life itself cannot be far behind.

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:16:56 -0700 (MST) From: reid951@imap3.asu.edu To: Judith Clayton Van <jvan@asu.edu> Subject: environmental philosophy

I am in the middle of the road on most environmental issues. I know the importance of conserving our environment and our resources for the future, but I also know the importance that industry, technology and recreation play in our lives. Nothing can live on this earth and not use part of it for survival. We can not expect our existance here to have no impact on nature, but we can control the negative impacts that we have.

Shawndra

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:19:14 -0700 (MST) From: caustin@imap4.asu.edu Chris Austin Eng 102 10/27/98

My view point on the environment is that their is a need to preserve the environment. I would classify myself as an independent. The environment should be preserved, but not at the cost of the quality of life that has been established. People should respect the environment, and learn to live within respectable perimeters that do not damage the environment any further. Five items that I would be willing to give to save the environment. I can not really think of five individual items, but I believe that I would redefine my attitude about conserving the environment in order to try to save it. Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:21:16 -0700 (MST) From: mpapillo@imap4.asu.edu Mickey Papillon Composition 102 TTH 3:15 My Philosophy on Environmentalism

For the most part after thinking about and hearing the essay today in class, I would say that I am pro-environment. I feel that we need to take control of what is being done to our land and what we have here was given to us for a reason and we need to respect it. I realize that we will always need to eat and so we will always be using animals as our food, but we don't need to do some of the things that we do to them. For example, we raise young cows in cages and keep them weak so that their flimsy muscle can be eaten as veal. I feel this is inhumane and do not like to hear about this or think about it. I havn't put much thought into the issue, but I do know that we will some day run out of our natural resources, and even though it may not be in my lifetime, it will be in the near future and we ned to watch what we are doing.

If I had to give up 5 things in my life now that would benefit the environment, I think I could live without: 1. My car, since I have been for the last 2 months since I've been here at school. It isn't doing much good sitting in my garage at home, so I could, especially here at colleg live without that. 2. Any kind of art supply. Not that I am against art or anything, but I know that brushes are made out of horse hair, and so I am guessing that I would be able to live without these items. 3. The length of showers that I take. I have bathed in a stream in northern Minnesota before and it was quite envigorating. Now granted it would get a little old to have to clean myself in cold river water each morning as opposed to a hot shower, but I could do it if it came down to that. 4. Computers--Right now, if we didn't have compouters, the whole world would fall apart, however I have had so many problems in my day with computers that I wouldn't mind just chucking them all out the window.

I feel that 4 items to sacrifice is sufficient enough at this time. There are many things in my life that i could give up, however it would not be fun for me. Now that I think about it, I would not be happy without my hot showers, but I would be able to live without them, but I wouldn't be a happy camper. Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:21:51 -0700 (MST) From: bko13@imap4.asu.edu My philosophy is that man and nature should live in harmony and balance. I think that the world needs to work to make the evironment a better place for everyone to live. If there were no consequences of our actions then I would not think that any steps would need to be taken to improve the earth. Since we are continually destroying the earth we need to do something about our actions. People do not understand what nature provides for us. Nature is uncontrollable. We should not try to change or control nature. Humans need to Respect nature.

Five things I could do without for the environment 1. computers 2. newspapers 3. jewelry 4. kleenex 5. aluminum cans 6. plastic bottles

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:24:27 -0700 (MST) From: jduitman@imap4.asu.edu

I would have to say that I am a borderline radical environmentalist. I do believe that there is a crisis and I strongly believe that immediate action must be taken in order to solve this problem before it destroys our planet. In the reading that I have done so far for my papers, I have come to believe that many of our problems are rooted in government policies. I do not believe that our government or any other single organization is responsible for what is happening to our environment, however. I'm sure our governors and cabinet members are doing their best to be environment friendly. The problem comes when they make policies that might reduce pollution in the short term but fail to look at the long term effects. As much as I love our planet and desire to do my part to "help it out," I think this problem is larger than most people realize. We, along with our government, need to look at long term effects of our actions today. Five things that I would give up to help save our planet: 1. Chemicals (except for the ones used for medical purposes) 2. Smoking (maybe) 3. Styrofoam 4. Paper- I can use computers (however, computer chips use chemicals and polluting factories make the hardware- it's a lose-lose situation, I guess) 5. Factory-produced food- I can just eat fruits and veggies That's all for now, Jen Duitman

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 16:25:29 -0700 (MST) From: bbartell@imap3.asu.edu What is my philosophy on the environment? I don't really know. I've been spending this semester writing on whether with all of the changes that we as a species are making to the environment, we might in the process destroy ourselves. I the course of doing this I constantly waver back and forth between, yes we are and will destroy ourselves, and even though we're doing some bad things to the environment I think we'll pull it out. At this point I'm still not really sure. With that in mind, I would have to say that I have more of a mainstream attitude, and that we should try and clean up and protect the environment while at the same time continue to improve and discover new technologies to improve our society. I believe that the only way we will actually improve the state of our planet is to figure out what types of energy and resources we can uses that won't do as much damage to the environment as some that we are using now, while doing what we have to to clean our planet as best as possible. The big question though is, what would I give up to save the environment? Thats a tuff question, but here it goes: 1. Styrofoam 2. When I have kids, I will only use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones 3. Cars that don't meet pollution standards 4. I would only send electronic messages instead of paper letters 5. I would outlaw hunting, and only eat the meat of animals that were raised for food reasons(cows, chicken).