North Americans tend to be primarily individualistic in nature. It's not about how to help your fellow man (or woman) anymore, but how to look out for number one. The Canadian government seems to be stuck in the here and now. The consequences of being so short-sighted are rarely addressed, and incessantly pushed aside. If we don't share our resources with our neighbours, support others in times of need, then how can we ensure our ancestors won't suffer gravely in the future?
I recently found out about the Zeitgeist Movement that is rapidly pouring into the subconscious of the public. Specifically, the Toronto chapter, TZM, is making waves right here in Ontario. I think their model is progressive, while not snuffing out certain traditional modes of operating that still work. This gives me hope for a united, healthy, strong Earth down the road.
Here's a little taste of what they're all about:
"The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" or other commonly held assumptions of causality in the activist community. Rather, The Movement recognizes that issues such as poverty, corruption, collapse, homelessness, war, starvation and the like appear to be "Symptoms" born out of an outdated social structure. "
Check out their website at:
http://www.zeitgeist-toronto.com/
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