Footprints

CATEGORY ACRES
FOOD 6.9
MOBILITY 0.2
SHELTER 5.2
GOODS/SERVICES 4.9
TOTAL 17
IN COMPARISON, THE AVERAGE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT IN YOUR COUNTRY IS 24 ACRES PER PERSON.
WORLDWIDE, THERE EXIST 4.5 BIOLOGICALLY PRODUCTIVE ACRES PER PERSON.
IF EVERYONE LIVED LIKE YOU, WE WOULD NEED 3.9 PLANETS.

First of all…
How do u define share? And who defines what a share is? In order to talk of things in terms of “shares”, we are assuming everyone involved is equal. However, this is not the case…
The United States is a MAJOR producer, I don’t know the numbers, but I would venture to say that we are among the world leaders in production of goods (if not, THE world leader). With that said, well, then when you ask me, “Is it fair for the U.S. to take more than their ‘share’”, my answer is absolutely…without a doubt.
I feel the explanation for this is obvious…

Yes, I agree, the often described “exuberant” American lifestyle does have its negative effects (global warming, contamination, pollution, etc) BUT, I feel that these failures are a small byproduct of the enormous success we have had. By arguing that the United States should not consume more natural resources than some less developed country is ridiculous. (i.e. only using our share) If you do, you are arguing against progress.
Honestly, why should we slow down to let others catch up?
However, there is a catch.
America is a world leader, (whether that is right or wrong… is another question)
With that title, comes responsibility.
In order to enjoy the fruits of the “American lifestyle”, we must be prepared to be held accountable for our actions.
((Alan))