Though following the Holocaust the world proclaimed “Never again,” while heartfelt, the sentiment has been proven to be untrue. Genocide is far from dead in our world. Rwanda, Congo and Sudan are just three modern-day examples of genocide–the latter two of which are still engaged in destruction this very second.
And now, following the declaration of “peace” that was made in May, Sri Lanka has been added to this list.
Normally, house parties bring to mind shattered glass, stained sofas and unidentified stomach contents regurgitated into houseplants. The mess, destruction and waste combine to create the opposite of environmentalism. This isn’t one of those parties.
Today people all across the country will be holding house parties to end global warming. And as President Obama tries to push new global warming legislation forward–while being met with criticism–the time has never been more ripe for action. (more…)