We have barely heard a word from either John McCain or Barack Obama about the serious global environmental issues confronting us. Yet these issues dangle precariously about us springing unanticipated environmental threats continuously. Water, air, and land pollution endangers the whole globe. We allow the indiscriminate poisoning of drinking water from man made industrial sources, and breathe toxic air laden with industrial emissions that are barely, if at all, regulated. We permit carcinogenic substances to remain for years and decades after indifferent corporations poisoned the earth, atmosphere, surface water and ground water we depend upon. Such realities are as vital to our well being and health as any economic issue, and yet they are seldom given any press or political importance. This is a major omission, and must change.
The two principal presidential candidates offer significantly different approaches to environmental sustainability and improvement. I suggest that you examine their positions and past actions to determine for yourself who represents your environmental interests more closely. Two Alter Net voter guides, one on water issues , and the other on general environmental issues, are useful to gain some pertinent information the respective views and actions of Obama and McCain on these issues. Both guides are constructed from a progressive viewpoint in terms of issues, but are very factual.
Read them and tailor your decision for whom to vote with these vital issues in mind. I have, and they reinforced my decision to vote for Senator Obama for President.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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