tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008771832557942253.post6879135427125933633..comments2023-10-24T00:39:42.665-07:00Comments on Thoughts from Thomas T. Thomas: On Hating HumanityThomas T. Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05301172062574925121noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2008771832557942253.post-62419861389413332812012-01-29T14:09:57.266-08:002012-01-29T14:09:57.266-08:00Thanks for this analysis of the human condition. T...Thanks for this analysis of the human condition. There's much to agree with here. But, I must differ with the Greek view that human beings belong in, and function best in, the city. Absent the connection to the natural world, humans acquire a romantic notion of what's out there and become fearful of their place on the landscape or overly protective of what they don't understand, grasping the majesty, but missing the resilience of nature. Disasterous decisions are made about natural resources out of complete ignorance. To live in accord with mankind in the cities and walk boldly into nature to live and work there because both are home seems best for humankind and the world we live in. I can't stand enviro-nannies who want to keep humans in the nursery sucking on pacifiers. I want rivers and dams, mountains and mines, trees and sawmills. I want a vital landscape, not a natural history museum. Thanks again for thinking.Kate Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396984792295184717noreply@blogger.com