By nationally syndicated columnist Robert W. Tracinski
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Dr. Andrew Bernstein at the National Press Club, Washington D.C., April 20, 2001 |
| PRESS RELEASES |
| April 19, 2001 | Earth Day: Pro-Capitalism Activists hit Campuses Worldwide |
| April 18, 2001 | Up with Industry—Down with Earth Day |
| April 17, 2001 | Honk If You Reject Earth Day |
| April 16, 2001 | Earth Day vs. Human Life |
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America's Terrorists By nationally syndicated columnist Robert W. Tracinski |
| earth day, environmentalism, ecology, science and technology, nature, Ayn Rand EARTH DAY is celebrated every year as the symbol of environmentalism. What is environmentalism? Contrary to much popular belief, environmentalism is not a benevolent movement seeking to improve man’s life by cleaning up the air and water. As a doctrine — an “ism” — it is fundamentally an attack on the ideals of Western civilization. Opposed to science, technology, and economic development, environmentalism holds that the non-human has value but the human does not. Environmentalism has become the gravest threat to human survival. Under the guise of advocating clear air and nice treatment to pets, environmentalism aims to retard and then dismantle our industrial/technological society. Environmentalism regards all human productivity and progress as an intrusion on the sanctity of nature and on the “rights” of animals. Fundamentally opposed to reason and science, environmentalism uses false scientific claims to frighten the unwary. With a doomsday mentality reminiscent of Dark Age fanatics, environmentalists place every possible legal (and illegal) roadblock in the way of new inventions and economic development, from the local to the international level. If environmentalism is successful in its assault on Western values, your life on earth will become increasingly difficult, as your wealth and freedom slowly decrease. had environmentalism taken hold in the 19th century, you would not have the electricity or computers on which to read these words. This site is part of the Ayn Rand Institute’s mission to challenge the altruist-collectivist ideas underlying much public policy and eroding our rights and liberties. Please visit the ARI Web site at http://aynrand.org to learn more about our programs directed at high schools, universities and the general public.   Speech In Moral Defense of Forestry By Peter Schwartz Delivered to the California Forestry Association, Napa, California, January 28, 2000 Quotes by Ayn Rand “Ecology as a social principle . . . condemns cities, culture, industry, technology, the intellect, and advocates men’s return to “nature,” to the state of grunting subanimals digging the soil with their bare hands.” Editorial Man vs. Nature By Peter Schwartz Earth Day is the time to challenge the environmentalist premise that man should be sacrificed in order to preserve nature. Editorial Earth Day Celebrates hatred of Man By Michael S. Berliner, Ph.D If environmentalists succeed, they will make human life impossible. Editorial The “Green” Unabomber By Robert W. Tracinski Ted Kacynski, the Unabomber, opposes technology in the name of preserving untouched nature — the same view held and enacted by mainstream environmentalists. Editorial Global Warming vs. Science By Robert W. Tracinski The global warming campaign subordinates science to politics. Editorial Man: The Endangered Species By Glenn Woiceshyn In upholding endangered species legislation, environmentalists are sacrificing man — and his needs — to nature and the likes of fish. Interviewees/Experts The Ayn Rand Institute has distinguished scholars and professionals along with Institute staff and directors available to the media for interviews, commentaries, talk-show appearances, and debates. These spokesmen offer unique, cogent and dramatic views on many issues in the news. To read biographical information about our experts on environmentalism, click on these names: Peter Schwartz Onkar Ghate Yaron Brook Robert W. Tracinski please contact: For more information about the Ayn Rand Institute, visit ARI’s Web site at: www.aynrand.org. E-mail: [email protected]. Copyright © 1998 - 2001, the Ayn Rand Institute. All rights reserved. |