So what, we aren't supposed to make the world a better place? A lot of little every day decisions adds up. And I don't see how trying to save the world is a bad thing, whereas deciding to just go on with your life as it is--though you have every right, which I will not deny--is ignorant. I'm not saying you have to give up everything in your life to equalize everything, because life is not fair and we can't get a perfect life arranged for everyone, but why should I stop trying to make better decisions about what I do? If I can make a choice that betters the world, what is there to stop me from doing it other than pure human chauvinism? Or if you extend that to generations past (and sometimes present), male chauvinism, racial chauvinism, religious chauvinism?
As for diamonds: no, of course, I see the capital sense in that sort of advertising, which is why I don't have as many problems with the "conflict-free" and lab-created diamonds. They don't have (all) the same issues, though some are still there. I don't really agree 100% with capitalism (omg put me in jail I must be a communist) and the advertising business it's created, and I see the diamond market as a really egregious example of the sort of monopolization that's resulted from it. =/
Okay, as for the "equalization" thing, no, I don't think people would be happy if people tried to "make up for the sins of the past" by switching the dynamic; they're still not equal, which is my whole point.
Also, I absolutely agree with survival of the fittest, that's how life is and it's the reason we have so many issues. It's only going to get worse, too, with overpopulation and everything. I know, it's a shame, but that's life. Maybe I am just trying to abate it but I'd at least like to think I'm trying. I don't know if humanity as a race has a whole lot of time left to live like we are, which is why I think we need to change, and part of that for me is awareness of my decisions, of which economic decisions are only a small part.
Um, and sorry about the anonymous thing, I just don't take lightly to possible trolls now. =/ Waste of my time, for sure...
Uh, so, as for the original question which I'm not sure you ever really answered, where do your ethics meet your wallet? Or if they don't, what's the line you draw for them?
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Date: 2009-04-16 01:46 am (UTC)From:As for diamonds: no, of course, I see the capital sense in that sort of advertising, which is why I don't have as many problems with the "conflict-free" and lab-created diamonds. They don't have (all) the same issues, though some are still there. I don't really agree 100% with capitalism (omg put me in jail I must be a communist) and the advertising business it's created, and I see the diamond market as a really egregious example of the sort of monopolization that's resulted from it. =/
Okay, as for the "equalization" thing, no, I don't think people would be happy if people tried to "make up for the sins of the past" by switching the dynamic; they're still not equal, which is my whole point.
Also, I absolutely agree with survival of the fittest, that's how life is and it's the reason we have so many issues. It's only going to get worse, too, with overpopulation and everything. I know, it's a shame, but that's life. Maybe I am just trying to abate it but I'd at least like to think I'm trying. I don't know if humanity as a race has a whole lot of time left to live like we are, which is why I think we need to change, and part of that for me is awareness of my decisions, of which economic decisions are only a small part.
Um, and sorry about the anonymous thing, I just don't take lightly to possible trolls now. =/ Waste of my time, for sure...
Uh, so, as for the original question which I'm not sure you ever really answered, where do your ethics meet your wallet? Or if they don't, what's the line you draw for them?