One of my problems, and I am aware of it, is that sometimes my personal views and philosophies do contradict each other. Maybe I’m expecting too much. Afterall sometimes it takes a lifetime to figure out what you stand for and why. And it changes along the way. A little contradiction is alright, life would be boring otherwise, but surely when it comes down to it it is up to individuals to be consistant in order to make a difference to the world.
Contradiction is fine, hypocrasy isn’t and I know that I fall into that trap a little too often.
I know that I should use local shops to support the local economy. I know I should not buy cod or non-organic cotton or fruit and veg shipped in from abroad. I do know all this in principal and that there are very good reasons for making certain consumer choices but a combination of expense and, let’s be honest, laziness does mean I don’t always make the right choice.
Which is why I’m stuck between wanting to go to Florida this summer and knowing that I should choose to forgo the long haul flight as my part towards reducing carbon emmisions. It’s not exactly Sophie’s Choice is it and the answer should be automatic. But I really want to go. (Incidentally, a little leadership on this issue from Mr Blair wouldn’t go amiss. It’s not even as though the end isn’t in sight.)
I guess I could always wait for global warming to turn Britain into a flooded, baking riviera and sunbathe in my back garden.
