A Post Without The Passion

ok, I'm going to try to do just that. write a post without my usual passion woven throughout my words. given what i have to say, i think i can do that. however, just know that the passion is still racing through my veins nonetheless.

i wrote about this on the comment section of one of my previous blogs of this week. the idea is the usage of resources and sustainability. i know those are two buzz words at the moment. but there is something i see that is missing from this topic. something that is likely taboo in our western culture for it likely blasts in the face of free markets, competition and capitalism. that being said, it needs to be addressed. and i welcome ALL thoughts on what i have to present.

i first present the idea that this planet can only sustain so many people living out their lives. we can't deny that one. (if you can, please enlighten me.)

having presented that concept, let me then share the following: given the above statement, is it possible for every one of us to live as the wealthiest do? is it possible for every one of us to own multiple homes, many of which are in the 10,000 square foot and above range, own multiple cars, fly in private jets, vacation at spas? could the planet sustain this lifestyle if every one of us lived this life?

of course not.

so then my question is: Who gets to decide who is allowed to live this lifestyle and who isn't?

now i realize not everyone wants to live this life. however, don't we all have the equal right and worth to pursue such a life? i believe we do. if i didn't, then i'm really playing god/ruler. which brings me back to my question--who gets to make that decision?

imagine if the majority of us decide to set off on that path. what happens when there is only a very tiny amount of land left to build that huge home? what happens when there is little fuel left to power that private jet? who then will decide who gets the land to build the home, the fuel for the jet and who doesn't?

the bottom line is there is only so much this planet can sustain, and yet a real conundrum is created when we remember we all have equal rights and worth. it's a difficult pill to swallow, but it's time to do so now.