Representatives of rich nations dismiss and attack reparations to developing countries for damages caused by advanced industrialized nations to the ecology and climate of the earth. The poorer nations and peoples of the world who have not profited are bearing the brunt of these damages. Close to home, the rising waters in Louisiana is one example. The arrogant response of the US negotiator to the idea of reparations is a reflection of the imperial attitude of those who have reaped enormous profits and power. The US negotiator in Copenhagen said that “no one knew” that industrial development would cause the ravages of climate change upon the world. In a US court of law, those charged with a crime are told that “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” When the laws of nature are broken, who is to hold the guilty accountable?
Tony Del Plato -- The nonviolent approach does not immediately change the heart of the oppressor. It first does something to the hearts and souls of those committed to it. It gives them new self-respect; it calls up resources of strength and courage they did not know they had. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
