Re: Participatory Planning

[Jim Devine <JNDF%LMUACAD.BITNET@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Trond. In an earlier e-missive, I emphasized the fact
that Soviet "leaders" were trying to emulate the perceived success
of capitalism in the West.  I think that's true, but Trond's point
is also true: if the people had been able to win democratic rights,
then the leaders would have been pushed to consider environmental
impact to a greater extent.  Of course, democracy might not be
enough, unless there is some mechanism to insure that Nature's
needs are represented (a  Lorax, who speaks for the trees).

sincerely,

Jim Devine   BITNET: jndf@lmuacad    INTERNET: jdevine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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