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Climate change protesters anyone else think they are hypocritical? AIBU

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Callistemon Mon 15-Jul-19 12:13:53

ps is Thompson jetting in again first class from somewhere in the world to grace them with her presence?

Callistemon Mon 15-Jul-19 12:13:04

I have more respect for those who are working so hard to try to solve these problems - and there are many quietly beavering away on innovative ideas.

This week the protestors will be at:
Bristol: Bristol Bridge
Cardiff: Cardiff National Museum
Glasgow: Gallowgate
Leeds: Leeds City Square
London: Royal Courts of Justice
Norwich: Norfolk County Council

All wanting Someone Else to Do Something.

Gaunt47 Mon 15-Jul-19 12:00:18

This is exactly how I thought when the children started protesting! I must be another miserable OAP! How do they think their phones and disposable fashions got into their hands? And why do they think the 'government should do something'? Our current government would just raise another green tax! The problems they were hoping to highlight might be eventually solved, but it would take a huge shift in behaviour by the whole population and I don't see that happening anytime soon....

MissAdventure Mon 15-Jul-19 11:56:52

I'm sure we'll both get shot down in flames, but I'm inclined to agree.
Some people are serial protesters, it seems.

I think its enough for every single person to do their utmost to reduce their own carbon footprint.. though I see scant evidence of that happening.

sazz1 Mon 15-Jul-19 11:43:47

Ok so part of the town is shut off due to protesters causing diversions and more traffic fumes. Also the majority probably don't use public transport or ride a bike to work. When the kids did it it was on a school day not a weekend. And you can bet they drive with parents to school, clubs, visit friends etc to say nothing about gap years later when they fly around the world. Also I'll bet a lot go on foriegn holidays and certainly not biking in the countryside. Also the mess left behind shows they don't care about the environment much either. Why protest in busy streets etc when we have a huge green outside our council buildings? Anyone else feel like this or am I just a miserable OAP
Thoughts?