Thoughts about people who bash "green living" as weird, controlling or wrong-headed.
I'm baffled by people who attack the green living movement. To me, it's like coming out against being clean or being healthy. What's wrong with being green?
I'm not talking about critics of green extremists, here -- the types who torch auto dealerships, for example. That's fair game for criticism as far as I'm concerned. No, what I'm confused by are those who deride proponents of organic foods, sustainable agriculture and conservation. Again, where's the harm in any of those?
Critics' comments range from the sincere but uninformed ("I've been eating fast food all my life, and I've never felt any bad effects from it.") to the outright ridiculous ("You people want everyone to eat bark and starve.") In the first case, enlightenment might come from something as simple as watching "Super Size Me." In the second case, though, I doubt any amount of arguing, facts or studies will help. I've come to the conclusion that it's best not to aggravate yourself by trying to persuade these unpersuadables.
So save your energy (you are a green living supporter after all, right?) for the open-minded potential converts, and simply shrug off the others. Living well is its own reward.
