Over the past 50 years we have lived through a period of unprecedented growth; and since most of the people around today were born during this period we think of it as normal and sustainable; but it isn't. 

We are abusing the planet and endangering the future lives and wellbeing of future generations (our kids, grand kids and beyond).  We now consume not just to meet our needs (they have long been satisfied) but rather to meet our wants; and given our creative ability our wants may never be satisfied.  Consumerism, at the level it is practiced today is considered by many to be an inter-generational crime.  Dr. David Suzuki referred to this during his Green Week lecture in Ottawa this November. 

We are addicted to stuff and are obsessed with growth; our politicians and corporations keep feeding this frenzy by placing the economy, a defective human construct, above everything else. 

We have a responsibility to create a new economy, a new paradigm for happiness.  And it must be done quickly or we risk annihilation of our species on this planet. 

The coming holiday season provides a great opportunity to change some of our past behaviors and reduce our seasonal footprint.  Let's meet and exchange ideas on how we can do it.  How can we do more with less?  How will it really affect the quality of our lives to reuse or redistribute many of the unused items we own?  Donate an unwanted item if you wish.  We will put it up for auction. 

Manuel Costa will lead the discussion.  Come and make your voice heard.

Meeting starts 7:00 - 9:00pm, Mon., Dec. 7th, 2009. 

Location: Canterbury Community Centre, Multi Room 3,

2185 Arch Street, K1G 2H5 

http://www.ottawasouthgreenparty.ca/

Phone Colin at: (613) 739-2784