Ever since Hillary dropped out I’ve been disappointed, however it looks like Denver might just be amusing to watch after all. The Democrat’s have set their sights on running the greenest, most politically correct event possible. Things like organic-cotton-American-union-made fanny pack & ball caps (neither of which exist), biodegradable balloons, and even compostable utensils. They’ve gone to great lengths and even hired an ‘Official Carbon Advisor’ and organized 900 volunteers to function as a ‘Trash Brigade’ (ensuring recyclables are properly sorted). The PC mentality (obviously) extends to the choice of food:
… No fried food. And, on the theory that nutritious food is more vibrant, each meal should include "at least three of the following colors: red, green, yellow, blue/purple, and white." (Garnishes don't count.) At least 70% of ingredients should be organic or grown locally, to minimize emissions from fuel burned during transportation. "One would think," says Mr. Burns, "that the Democrats in Denver have bigger fish to bake -- they have ruled out frying already -- than mandating color-coordinated pretzel platters."
Ok – now not to come off as full on enviro-hater – I support recycling, nature conservancy and strong desire to help us overcome our addiction to oil (especially foreign oil), but I’m also rational and logical and recognize that many of these initiatives do more harm than good. I mean - How much energy is going to be expended transporting, parking, housing, feeding these 900 ‘trash brigade’ volunteers whose sole purpose is to make sure that the occasional compostable fork isn’t accidentally transported to the landfill where it might compost itself?
h/t: hotair
Posted by Clancy at June 25, 2008 1:55 PM