See What Banding Together Can Do?

Great News! According to Treehugger.com several groups unified - some which seem to have contrasting interests with the others - to raise money to get Ecuador to not drill for oil in the Amazon rain forest. Please visit the link for the full story. This is why we must come together as a people. Governments have consistently shown that they don't have the cajones to stop the molestation of the environment - many even encourage it. It is up to us to show these governments that we care, that we want our environment protected and preserved, especially very significant ecological treasures, such as the Amazon.

I am so pleased to hear that these groups of individuals and businesses saw the importance of keeping the Amazon the way it is, without oil derricks. From politicians, movie stars, and soft drink corporations came an alliance that took the Ecuadorian government up on its offer to not drill for oil if it was reimbursed for the lost revenue. Yes, in a perfect world, that national government would see the advantages of not drilling for oil in the rain forest and choose to forfeit that oil, without seeking reimbursement. However, the fact that they are keeping to their word when people stood up and said, "Okay. We'll call your bluff," is honorable. We all can learn a lesson in standing up for the right thing and banding together for a common cause that benefits the entire human race. I sure hope many more of the instances will begin to manifest themselves.