Originally Posted by
Daytr
El Zorro, I would suggest there is a lot of disillusionment within youth in regards what is being done to protect the environment & also in regards the greed we have seen generated out of the likes of Wall St. In the 60s & 70s we had the peace & love generation who were written off as drug smoking hippies & maybe they were, but they also had a point in regards Vietnam etc. What I am seeing is a real backlash from the 20 somethings against the baby boomer generation in regards what have they done in what was considered boom times to look after future generalizations & even fund their own retirements. There are sweeping generalizations, but I think they are there. There are some that have the view, that if we don't get it right in regards climate change, virtually all else doesn't really matter, such will be the impact. Gareth Morgan I think raises a very good point that the environment should not be a left issue, as it impacts us all & it should be addressed by both sides of the political spectrum. Unfortunately however its really just the Green party that has a strong environmental agenda, however with the Greens you get a lot of other policy that many can't stomach, so the environment doesn't win. Morgan would like to see a Blue/Green party. Personally I would like to see a centrist/Green party, however I wouldn't quibble too much as long as environmental issues are being addressed in a much more effective & progressive manner.