So, what links these three subjects in the title? (By the way, Amy Goodman was released from jail. You can read more in current news updates.)
The failure of public education (some would say: by design) in our country often leads to a lack of critical debate. This being necessary to a well-informed populace re: elections (and much more). The recent extreme dominance of oil & gas bedfellows and political distortion of "reality" (slightly blown open by Hurricane Katrina) take a toll on science & critical thinking. This effects the general public when it comes to landscaping because their expectations have been so distorted by marketing, short-term gain and a lack of context in the world, not to mention a disconnect with the environment. So education is primary and a free press, yes, even during political conventions (says the Chicago native), is essential.
I have experienced my clients, friends & myself being effected by our interactions with landscape/nature and so I have hope.
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