It is natural to protect what we have.
Property developers aside, most folks I feel would endorse protection of koalas and the Barrier Reef.
- Jim Bright
- The Age
What do we mean when we call for nature to be protected?
Generally we are not arguing for the status quo, but rather we want to give nature a chance to regenerate, to grow, or…
This impulse to protect becomes more contentious when we consider personal privilege, such as wealth, position, influence or reputation.
There are far more laws and legal actions related to the protection of personal privilege than the common good.
Generally, it is a…