I’m not one who agrees with the uncontrolled cutting down of trees, expansion of urban areas and drilling from every corner of the earth. But neither am I one who agrees with the opposition which would like to give more rights to animals, bugs and trees then to a human.
I’m not sure exactly what Greenpeace thinks they are accomplishing by vandalizing the corporate HQ of HP (Hewlett Packard), but it does say something about the group that they are willing to resort to crime to get their message across. I’m all fine with PETA and Greenpeace holding rallies and protesting outside of whoever’s building they deem is causing environmental problems as long as they do not obstruct business. But vandalizing and trespassing is never an option to get your message across no matter how grave you deem the danger.
I’m tired of hearing PETA and Greenpeace demonizing people for eating a piece of steak or driving a Hummer. I’m a vegetarian not because I of the animals rights but because I actually like the idea of preserving my life. And I don’t drive a Hummer mainly because I don’t have self image problems. But whoever feels they need to do it, go ahead. Having your members send threats to J-Lo because she wears a fur coat is totally uncool.
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So what if HP uses PVC and other toxic chemicals in their machines? If you don’t like it don’t buy it. And I couldn’t care less if you petitioned others not to. I’ve owned HP products for years and I couldn’t care less, if they were using PVC or not. Instead of spending time vandalizing others property, why not come up with a green solution and offer it to the board at HP.
If Greenpeace thinks they will win anymore supporters by behaving like complete asses, they are horribly mistaken. I do my part by recycling most of the plastic, paper and other stuff I use. I do not need to boycott HP, Apple, Google or Microsoft to save the environment.
As one commenter on Engadget.com put it:
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VIA: CNET.com
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