Re: Destruction of Wild CP

Michael.Chamberland (23274MJC@MSU.EDU)
Fri, 15 Nov 96 08:23 EST

> >I also believe that this is only a stopgap measure. We also need to do
> >what we can to allow the larger public to empathize with the habitats,
> >the plants, and the animals that live in these habitats.
>
> I'd like to believe in John Q. Public also but I'm a tad reluctant. The urge
> to clear land and build homes* seems to overrule other priorities.
>
> * - homes is inclusive of parking lots, shopping centers, factories, etc. in
> this context.

But these homes are needed to house our growing population. People,
especially lovers of nature, do not want to live in the overcrowded, blighted
cities. They want to live in the country. So homes are built there.
Development is beneficial to us. It provides homes and business sites, and
it generates revenue.
Shopping centers and factories are needed to support our growing economy.
Jack Kemp (vice-presidential candidate) strongly emphasized the view that
the US economy needs to grow much faster if we are to maintain prosperity
in the US.

Michael Chamberland (playing a little devil's advocate)