Door to Door Solicitation

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pinto Girl @ Apr 30 2007, 02:31 PM) [snapback]432786[/snapback]</div>

'Checkbook environmentalist'?
Is that a bad thing? :huh:

Isn't that the same thing a 'putting your money were your mouth is' ?

If it is a bad thing, how bad?

Which is worse, 'checkbook environmentalists' or Hollywood environmental activists who fly around in private jets, lecture others about global warming . . . then absolving their transgressions [yeah, right ] by purchasing carbon offsets? :huh: <_< talk about 'checkbook environmentalists!' geesh!

Sure, I'm and 'checkbook environmentalist' . . .

Yes, I purchased a Prius. I also changed over all my house light bulbs (except three which can not) to compact fluorescent. All my power yard tools are electric. I installed a whole house fan and rarely use the central A/C. I made sure to purchase an Energy Star refrigerator. I installed extra house insulation, weatherstripping, and glass storm doors (and I live in a Mediterranean weather climate. :mellow: ). I installed low flow shower heads. And just last month, I replaced an old energy and water hog washer and dryer with the most efficient models on the market.

. . . so yeah, I'm a 'checkbook environmentalist' and proud of it.

But besides opening my wallet, I recycle everything I can . . . and I don't take the recycle and garbage containers to the curb for pick-up until they are full - just so those smog belching trucks don't have to stop as often. In winter I keep the thermometer at 64 degrees during the day when I am home alone, and wear thick socks, sweatshirts and pants to keep comfortable. I planted seven trees on my property, and have planted hundreds more while volunteering with the Sacramento Tree Foundation. I even go as far as placing a brick in the toilet tank and pick up trash any time I go hiking, beach combing, scuba diving, rafting, kayaking, etc, etc.

I do all that . . . but I refuse to use only one square of toilet paper per visit, and I don't drink the Cool-Aid just because and environmental group says it tastes great. There have been plenty of times where I thought their choice sucked.. . . ie . . . being anti nuclear power left the other option open, coal. <_< So no thanks, I'll spend my dollars to help the environment where I see it doing best. Girl Scout cookies on the other hand? How can anyone say no?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wildkow @ Apr 30 2007, 07:44 PM) [snapback]432886[/snapback]</div>

Oh, I'm an equal opportunity annoyer. No longer having fun with telemarketers ALMOST makes me regret signing up for the do-not-call list. And I used to have tons of fun with spammers before they became overwhelming.

 

S.P.E. --I'd say with those credentials, you're much more than a "checkbook environmentalist." You sound more like a practicing environmentalist. Keep up the good works.