Sharon asks…
When Republicans hear terms like “Living Wage” & “Sustainable workforce” do they laugh hysterically … or cry?
I’m not sure if a Living Wage is considered a Joke. Or if it is a morbidly depressing thought that haunts the Republican soul
The Expert answers:
Most will argue that a “Living Wage” doesn’t make economic sense. While that may or may not be true, to than cut welfare, food stamps & other Government assistance for the WORKING POOR because of taxes is the height of human greed & selfishness.
Most of the people who make use of Government assistance are the working poor & not the individuals who abuse the system. While there are some that know how to bilk the system, back during the Clinton administration the welfare system was revamped.
Republicans don’t understand that the unskilled workforce tend to do seasonal work or work in industries where layoffs are common. This often means that at some point in time they are between jobs / job hunting (far more than professionals).
The Notion that there is a professional level job for every American if they only got good grades and got a College Degree is absurd. Even now College Educated students are joining the enlisted rank in the military or taking unskilled jobs because of our economy. The simple fact is that our society only has a limited number of professional jobs that need to be done.
Ken asks…
how can rural living be made sustainable?
give farming examples if you want
The Expert answers:
There is a model global village near pondicherry in India. There a many volunteers who work for the surrounding rural people and the betterment of mother earth. I think this is the best way to make rural living sustainable.
George asks…
What level of technology is sustainable?
Technology requires resources. Extracting and processing those resources destroys land and pollutes. If technology is to remain indefinitely, it must be at a level that is sustainable otherwise we will be living in a dead and toxic world. Derrick Jensen argues that this level is something equivalent to the stone age as in a hunter/gatherer society and that our way of life in large cities is not sustainable. What do you think?
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/04/12/44702.php
The Expert answers:
Hi. Any system that relies on growth to sustain it is ultimately going to fail. Growth cannot be sustained indefinitely.
Betty asks…
Do we live sustainable life?if not Do you think we will do that the next century?
What changes lay ahead in the next 500 years if it all matter?
The Expert answers:
We’re sustaning it right now…as for what the next 500 yrs holds, who knows? I don’t know of anyone that can see into the future…none of us presently living (of course) will find out…
Sandra asks…
What is wrong with wanting to live on a sustainable, clean and healthy planet?
Many people think global climate change is based on “junk” science. Even if the science is wrong, and we follow guidlines to correct global climate change. The result is we end up with sustainable, efficient energy and a cleaner, healthier planet (to name a few benefits). What is wrong with that?
Don’t say money. All these things are free and save money: more walking, using less water, petitioning, voting, using less electric, not littering, educating those around you, reduce, reuse, recycle. By the way, I bought my hybrid used for $7,000. I have had it for three years. I get 56 mpg, and just get oil changes regularily. No, I don’t plug it in.
The Expert answers:
I don’t disagree but some folks can’t afford a $30,000+ hybrid car, or $20,000 to get solar panels or even a $5 light bulb. No body is saying no to “greener” technology but right NOW to be green you have have the other green.
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