tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post116249599702001684..comments2024-03-17T12:16:42.048-07:00Comments on Civic Center: Bill Clinton Comes to Civic CenterCivic Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12362422142667230626noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1163466568255229382006-11-13T17:09:00.000-08:002006-11-13T17:09:00.000-08:00Dear anonymous: Clarification noted. Poor people h...Dear anonymous: Clarification noted. Poor people have always gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to living around poisons which doesn't strike me as a racial issue so much as a class issue. The oil-burning energy culture has to stop soon, however, or all colors and classes are doomed.Civic Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362422142667230626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1163458489148648132006-11-13T14:54:00.000-08:002006-11-13T14:54:00.000-08:00Since my picture appears above the statement that ...Since my picture appears above the statement that environmental issues are unrelated to racism, I must clarify that as an environmental justice advocate, I hold no such mistaken conviction. Often the first in fire of environmental degradation are poor people of color, as can be seen from asthma statistics in the Bronx, NY, to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, to residents of Hunter's Point, SF....and the list continues... I believe that the unleashing of sustainable and renewable energy resources holds much promise for the health and wealth of people of color primarily, as well as the rest of us. Inexpensive distributed electricity generation solutions, moreover, are the key to battling poverty and pollution in the developing world, thereby greatly enhancing the health of this precious Planet we all call home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1162591050558852722006-11-03T13:57:00.000-08:002006-11-03T13:57:00.000-08:00The "people of color" speeches have to do with the...The "people of color" speeches have to do with the fact that environmental issues are viewed as "white" issues. I for one am pleased to see environmental issues being pitched to non whites as "quality of life" issues. Too often, issues like prop 87 are sold as "protect our surf/scenic/hiking spot". That reflects the history of the environmental movement, especially here in Calfornia. For all the good they've done, the Sierra Club is still seen as a special interest group for wealthy nature lovers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1162590408027202902006-11-03T13:46:00.000-08:002006-11-03T13:46:00.000-08:00inspired reporting.you're going to get me into am...inspired reporting.<BR/><BR/>you're going to get me into american politics soon, if you are not carefulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1162535592222003252006-11-02T22:33:00.000-08:002006-11-02T22:33:00.000-08:00"It made us all want to vote for him again." Inde..."It made us all want to vote for him again." Indeed! The wait last night for Bill was well worth it.<BR/><BR/>Very nice job recapturing last night's events with great humor. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1162532091855827952006-11-02T21:34:00.000-08:002006-11-02T21:34:00.000-08:00SFMike I was there too and so pleased to run into ...SFMike I was there too and so pleased to run into your other half who reported you were back and covering the event!<BR/><BR/>give me a call while you're here if you want to catch-up!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful coverage for you on sfist and well deserved!Kimo Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222128377841956801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11380345.post-1162499608509188772006-11-02T12:33:00.000-08:002006-11-02T12:33:00.000-08:00While reading this, I was torn. Much like your oth...While reading this, I was torn. Much like your other readers, I kept wondering: "Who is hotter? Gavin or Bill?"<BR/>Truth be told, Bill has better taste in women. After pondering it, I realized something. <BR/>I'm half Hilary and half Monica. <BR/>Bill it is!Beth Spotswoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035619705636677614noreply@blogger.com