Climate Activists in Canada

This weekend I was in Toronto walking near Bloor and Yonge Streets when we saw a crowd of semi-nude people in santa hats.  About 40 guys and girls between 20 and 50 years old were stripping down to sing in their red bikinis and Speedo's.  Caroling for Copenhagen, they were activists looking for action on curbing climate changes.

Well they got our attention!  I wish I would have know about this sooner as I would have been one of those people stripping down.  Although I don't think my boys would have been too happy about it. What a great idea to gather awareness from the public and get some press on how "we" feel about this incredible issue.  I mentioned it in a past blog, but I am adamant about the need for change.

What am I doing?  Great question.  First, I am paying attention and spreading the word.  Second, I am recycling.  Third, I am driving less.  Fourth, I recently wrote my congressman and made a donation for the cause.   Additionally, I support organic gardens and free range poultry. It could be more but it is a start.  Next year we will look into buying a hybrid car and even research solar panels.

Although some of the protests in Canada resulted in arrests (Greenpeace seems to attract police), the protests were well attended and I think successful in making a point and getting the public to notice.  I am very impressed with people who protest in support of their issues.  Non violent protesting that is.  Every Saturday you can see the silent protesters on Bidwell and Elmwood standing in unity against the war.  I have never really participated in a formal protest.  My personal protests against shopping at Walmart really don't compare.

We are fortunate to have the freedom to express ourselves in this way.  I hope my son will use this tool and have the courage and determination to stand up for what he believes in.