Well said Mr Suzuki!

[handmade34]

(reference to Canadian politicians, but relevant everywhere)

http://davidsuzuki.org/blogs/science-matters/2014/08/leaders-must-put-people-before-politics/?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRolv6nNZKXonjHpfsX56e4sXa60lMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4FT8pgI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFS7jNMbZkz7gOXRE%3D

in part:

"When we elect people to office, we give them power to make and enact decisions on our behalf. They should have a vision that extends beyond the next election and the latest Dow Jones average — to our children and grandchildren...

...Surely those who act only for short-term economic gain, imposing destructive consequences on generations to come, must be held responsible. We must also consider the consequences of rapid and excessive exploitation of fossil fuels on the world's poorest people, who have done little to create climate change but are most affected by it...

...what can we say about "leaders" who can see something is wrong and have the means to respond but choose not to?
Our elected representatives deserve respect for their commitment. But the elevated status and power of politicians also carries responsibilities. Many are abrogating those responsibilities for ideological reasons that have nothing to do with our well-being."

[GeorgeGist]

1. Leadership is out.

Greedership is in.