Forum Post: American Dream is Killing Our Planet
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 6, 2011, 10:47 p.m. EST by pilib
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Greetings, in the first line of the statement about action at Foley Square are the words "The American Dream has been stolen from the world". If I got it right, a large part of the definition of the American Dream is good jobs and material wealth for all. But it is our over-consumption that uses up so much of our planet's natural resources as well as creating inequalities the world over.So please, stay away from the American Dream lingo. The American Dream has been and is killing our planet.
I would like to correct the issue with current American Dream. American dream is a healthy and happy life for all. Does a home, car and a job make your life happy ? To a certain extent, yes.
I believe there is nothing wrong in aspiring for a eco sensitive home, an electric car and a job/business which serves the needs of the local communities. The current American dream needs repair, but it can be done to make it sustainable.
Thanks for the right comment.