http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/28/science/earth/28enviro.html?_r=1&ref=environment
The current regulation of the environment currently has the House of Representatives split once again as the political parties duke it out whether or not to cut down the current amount of environmental regulation. While we may question the intention of the Republican party stating that the amount of funds put into environmental regulation isn’t helping our lackluster economy or that the Democrats’ accusation that the Republican party is just a puppet for industry and oil companies. I personally believe that if the Republican party wishes to change the amount of environmental regulation then they should carry the burden of proof that “too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.” It will be difficult for the two parties to compromise since that has always been a problem in politics, but needless accusations are not looking out for the United States’ environment and its citizens.
I think that this is something they need to hurry and decide on. Our country can be split about a lot of things, but we only have one planet Earth and we have to save what we have left of it.
ReplyDeleteThere should be a point in the middle both sides can compromise on. Our economy is in a desperate situation, but the environment needs attention as well. Despite what your political beliefs are I'm sure you agree that both problems should be tended to instead of arguing for one over the other.
ReplyDeleteI think we can all agree that both parties, Republican and Democrat, are at fault here. The idea of not reaching a compromise CANNOT become an option. This country is steadily approaching a crisis on all fronts. The political leaders need to put their petty differences aside, and do what is best for this country. Environmentally or otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with the gist of the article. Republicans have historically always been pro-business. I think the problem is not so much political ideology as it is the influence of lobbyists. High polluting industries obliviously would wish to ease pollution restrictions and offer incentives to politicians to approve related bills. The problem lies in the power that these types of lobbyists hold and should be the main concern of change in our political system. Environmental legislature is usually not expensive in implementation and only hurts the profit of big business. Budget overhaul is not the appropriate time to earmark hurtful environmental changes and those who attempt to do so should be ashamed.
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