Tuesday 22 October 2019

Applauding Abi And Aimee, Adolescent Activists

Following last Friday's post, I want to show you a picture of a leaflet we received a week or two back. It was produced, and delivered by two local girls from Ferndown Middle School in year 8 [so they are aged 12 or 13] They definitely want to 'do their bit'

You could be picky, and correct some of their errors - but please don't. Just be grateful that these young people are doing what they can to make a difference. I shall always treasure the memory of walking up the street in London with Rosie, and she saw a coke can in the gutter. "We should recycle that, Mummy" she said to Liz. She is THREE and already she knows the right thing to do. 
Do you know what your MPs 'climate credentials' are? Abi and Aimee are too young to vote- but sadly the 72 yr old man who represents them in Parliament generally votes against any bills which include measures to prevent climate change. In the last 11 years, and out of 29 votes, he voted against 13 times, was absent 11 times, and voted for only 5 times - which is appalling in my opinion. Is he an "uncooperative crusty" do you think?

5 comments:

  1. I'm glad that these young people are doing what they can to make sure that the planet they inherit will be habitable! We can all quibble about the numbers and blame others, but, the sad truth is, our actions (or inaction, as the case may be) are hurting our planet.

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    1. We are all part of the problem, and we must all be part of the solution

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  2. Think you need a new MP - might get the chance very soon I reckon!

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    1. I don't think he's planning on retiring...

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    2. Of course he isn't thinking of retiring it sounds like he has a cushy job and he is going to hang on as long as possible despite being well past retirement age .

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