It may be too soon for people to be open to this but I'm going to mention it anyway.

We do have a part in polluting our environment and damaging our planet. We've been hypnotized by the seduction of just running to the store and buying whatever product we desire, no matter the amount of packaging or the method of production. The companies have been sly in keeping hidden the filth they produce behind the scenes and we haven't really spent time taking it into consideration.

Until now... it's hard to ignore the entire gulf turning into an oil vat.

It is up to us to hold them accountable and we have failed in this regard. Just like the people who witness a violent crime but do nothing to stop it, or worse open the door for the perpetrator on his way out.

It's okay though. I believe we'll learn to become more conscientious and live more simply, which is what these companies don't want.

Heck, I'm a product of the eighties. We were having a lot of fun and didn't care about much. But I look at my kids and know things will be different. They just don't desire much, you know? They seem more centered, more grounded than my generation. They're not huge consumers and are content with what they have.

We've all contributed but it's been by design.