Insincere Intentions - assignment 4/22

Earth Day Observances was not a very enjoyable essay to read. I believe the reason for this was because of the way the story was told. It was more of a report than an entertaining story. None the less, Joseph Lelyveld brought up some controversial issues. I agree that politicians’ only interest in saving the Earth is to only benefit their self-image and to increase their popularity. By reading the preface, it seems that this political pressure has actually helped pass more environmentally friendly laws. Putting this pressure on law makers to support environmental issues may be the best way to preserve the Earth.