And We Don't Need Regulations Because . . .?

The continued attacks on the EPA and other environmental protections by the corporations and the right-wingers are becoming more and more apparent. Over on treehugger.com, there are three articles within the last day that detail the continued struggle we face from those who don't think the environment and our precious natural resources don't need protecting and regulating. Each of these articles prove that we can prevent this from happening, but we must not tire in our fight.

These articles are as follows:

1. Stripping EPA protection for air and water from deadly pollutants. 
2. Opening up a cherished natural treasure to miners. 
3. Not enough regulation, allowing toxic organisms to build in new areas.

There are those who would continue to strip away our ability to protect the environment from ourselves and those who are greedy enough to take but not to give back. They claim today that only by doing this will more jobs become available. This is a lie. Jobs are not destroyed by asking a company to abide by the rules and treat the environment and natural world with respect. Jobs won't be created by freeing up the minimum regulations that are in place. Asking these businesses to be responsible is no harsh or terrible thing. Instead of being greedy, they should try being responsible. It will give them a longer term increase in profits (isn't that what it's all about anyway?) and more loyal customer base.

When customers find out that a company is harming them, they flock away from it. But companies don't usually do this on their own. That is why regulation exists. Those loyal to the environment must continue to fight for continued regulation against harmful environmental practices and for increased regulations in protecting the global climate and environment. Without doing so, we will end up overstaying our welcome on this planet.