The morning after the 2008 Presidential election I saw this video. It made me want to jump up and dance with anticipation of all the great (and yes, green!) things that are on their way!
There is no better message today than this one…
Take it away will.i.am (click here to view)
Yes, we did! It’s a new day!
Change has come to America. And I am unbelievably excited for the future.
And I’m so proud that the Obama Administration has already started… they have teamed up with the EPA to assemble an enormous group of volunteers that will clean-up the Mall and parade route during the Inauguration festivities. Recycling receptacles will be made readily available and would you believe there will even be a squad to clean up behind the horses, to compost their waste!
Inauguration invitations and tickets were printed on recycled paper and the night’s festivities will include only recyclable and biodegradable products. I can’t help but smile at all the environmental consciousness that they’ve put into effect!
But what would I say if I could have his attention for only a few moments?… Obviously something about a strong and stable economy, to ending the war in Iraq, to overhauling the health care system, but these desires are common – they are a given. So I believe it would go something like this…
“Dear Mr. President,
I love my children and I know you love yours, but I also know that our planet is in trouble and this earth needs your help as much as our citizens do. Your decisions are going to deeply affect our children and we need you to make a difference.
We need to invest in clean/alternative energy, protect public lands, wildlife and their habitats. We need to preserve natural resources and the overall environment, and create policies that protect our health. We need to ensure clean air and water. We need to create green jobs, strive for energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We need to penalize industries that are polluting our world and create incentives for those that are protecting it. We need to educate the public about the importance of preserving our earth. We need change… because, as said in a Native American proverb, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Please, help us repair this planet, for them.
Your administration has the ability to make the most amazing changes we have ever seen. You lead and we will follow.
This is my challenge to you, President Obama…. with you, I believe a change has come… our children are counting on you.”
Okay, big guy… now LET’S GO GREEN!!!
(Green mosaic by MasterSayder)