Seems that many groups are fighting over the Amazon Rainforest. They’re really going at it too! They’re all sure its their rainforest. But who’s right? I believe that the environmentalists’ purpose for the rainforest is the best.  Why? They’re protecting the earths lungs. I think that this quote says it well.

“If we pollute the air, water and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us.”

Though this quote comes from Mr. big bucks (David Suzuki). He makes a good point, and I’d like to add on to it. We don’t know how long our ancestors will inherit the earth. At least, I don’t! Lets keep the one earth we get safe. Maybe unlike other people who support environmentalists, I’m ok with he rubber tappers, they don’t really do any harm, and I feel that the Brazilian economy needs support from them. I’m not okay with rubber tappers trashing the rainforest, they claim they won’t, and I trust them, and hold them accountable.

So in conclusion, keep the rainforest, but support the economy without harming the rainforest.

Thank You,

Jacob H.