ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL NIGHTMARES

Today's Spin Cycle by Chuck Kuepfer of the Elmira Independent has again hit the nail on the head. The title of his article is "Democracy in a failed system". Among many points he makes is the impossibility of of our lifestyles continuing on for generations to come. Far more likely that our standard of living will fall to that of most third world countries rather than theirs rising to ours. Chuck quotes both local professor and politician Richard Walsh-Bowers as well as John Maynard-Keynes in regards to the damage our economic system is doing to the planet. Essentially the wealthy and priveleged wish to stay that way and hence they are unwilling to accept change that is for the long term benefit of everyone.