trastrick Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Government COVID measures designed to limit personal freedoms, "in the name of the public good" have raised a philosophical and political discussion about the limits of personal freedom in a society. Given that many politicians are saying that we are facing the "Greatest Threat to Mankind" aka climate change, aka global warming, what personal restrictions would you be willing to accept in order to save the planet? Energy rationing? Carbon Passports? Here's one view, from one side of the argument: "Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?" -The Hill, February 2, 2022 "The past two years have been a checklist for the worst impulses of government and public sentiment. COVID allowed for supposedly temporary measures to morph into two years of “emergency” restrictions. But what if COVID was only the opening act, and another proclaimed crisis is the main event? Implementing significant but partial restrictions, one by one, in the name of the common good can allow for encompassing government control that results in relatively little backlash. Fear over climate change could lead to long-term soft lockdowns, given the precedent of immense growth of government power and significant support for sweeping state actions.". https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/592011-coming-soon-climate-lockdowns No name calling, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 If there was a climate emergency and our MPs wanted to solve it, every one of them would get the train from their home to Westminster and they would not be flying to Mustique or the Costa del Sol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 The rails in the sky are back . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 With fewer and fewer people falling for the current scam its days look like they are numbered. So I absolutely believe a new scam will be needed and climate emergencies are the obvious one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, trastrick said: Government COVID measures designed to limit personal freedoms, "in the name of the public good" have raised a philosophical and political discussion about the limits of personal freedom in a society. Given that many politicians are saying that we are facing the "Greatest Threat to Mankind" aka climate change, aka global warming, what personal restrictions would you be willing to accept in order to save the planet? Energy rationing? Carbon Passports? Here's one view, from one side of the argument: "Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?" -The Hill, February 2, 2022 "The past two years have been a checklist for the worst impulses of government and public sentiment. COVID allowed for supposedly temporary measures to morph into two years of “emergency” restrictions. But what if COVID was only the opening act, and another proclaimed crisis is the main event? Implementing significant but partial restrictions, one by one, in the name of the common good can allow for encompassing government control that results in relatively little backlash. Fear over climate change could lead to long-term soft lockdowns, given the precedent of immense growth of government power and significant support for sweeping state actions.". https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/592011-coming-soon-climate-lockdowns No name calling, please! Health & Climate Change are the new weapons used by he left to tell us all how to live and think like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, trastrick said: Government COVID measures designed to limit personal freedoms, "in the name of the public good" have raised a philosophical and political discussion about the limits of personal freedom in a society. Given that many politicians are saying that we are facing the "Greatest Threat to Mankind" aka climate change, aka global warming, what personal restrictions would you be willing to accept in order to save the planet? Energy rationing? Carbon Passports? Here's one view, from one side of the argument: "Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?" -The Hill, February 2, 2022 "The past two years have been a checklist for the worst impulses of government and public sentiment. COVID allowed for supposedly temporary measures to morph into two years of “emergency” restrictions. But what if COVID was only the opening act, and another proclaimed crisis is the main event? Implementing significant but partial restrictions, one by one, in the name of the common good can allow for encompassing government control that results in relatively little backlash. Fear over climate change could lead to long-term soft lockdowns, given the precedent of immense growth of government power and significant support for sweeping state actions.". https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/592011-coming-soon-climate-lockdowns No name calling, please! What are your thoughts on this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 4 hours ago, trastrick said: Given that many politicians are saying that we are facing the "Greatest Threat to Mankind" aka climate change, aka global warming, what personal restrictions would you be willing to accept in order to save the planet? "Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?" -The Hill, February 2, 2022 "The past two years have been a checklist for the worst impulses of government and public sentiment. COVID allowed for supposedly temporary measures to morph into two years of “emergency” restrictions. But what if COVID was only the opening act, and another proclaimed crisis is the main event? Implementing significant but partial restrictions, one by one, in the name of the common good can allow for encompassing government control that results in relatively little backlash. Fear over climate change could lead to long-term soft lockdowns, given the precedent of immense growth of government power and significant support for sweeping state actions.". https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/592011-coming-soon-climate-lockdowns I welcome any sensible measures to promote good use of land and resources, public transport, plant based diets, recycling, efficient heating, insulation...and a few restrictions on over consumption too. The article you link to is pointless what-iffery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Jack Grey said: Health & Climate Change are the new weapons used by he left to tell us all how to live and think like them Exactly. As for "Saint" Greta 🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest makapaka Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Jack Grey said: Health & Climate Change are the new weapons used by he left to tell us all how to live and think like them How’s that work then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Martin C said: Exactly. As for "Saint" Greta 🤮 It's not her fault. She's a kid who was indoctrinated by unscrupulous parents. She's been used and I genuinely feel for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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