There is no Easy Way Out

I have to agree with Maniates that "easy" isn't going to work in this case. It seems that we've reaped all we can from our planet and recycling or priuses aren't going to cut it. I think all people enjoy a challenge and look forward to reaching a goal. So why not set the bar higher? Why not ask Americans to start drastically changing their lifestyles? In fact, why not demand it? At this point we really don't have much to lose. An earlier post pointed out that industry should be the first to change. I agree that this would be ideal, that industry could set the standard for the typical American to start altering his/her lifestyle. But I also want to point out that industries are run by the common American. If the progress starts in the home then soon enough Americans will be demanding that industries adopt "green" habits as well. If we ingrain the idea "that this isn't going to be easy but that the rewards will be worth it" I have hope that the public will respond and that big business will follow. After all, isn't that what Capitalism is all about, that the little man can make big changes in the economy? Why don't we all try to work towards an economic environmental revolution. I think Americans could use a new challenge.