I don't care about sports either. My position is sports figures are: over paid, under worked and over rated. The panda issue is different. I will note though, that if the panda were not a cute cuddly animal, few would probably care and it would not make the news. The panda is a bigger issue though, and yes, you can have an impact and what happens with them is part of a bigger issue. Pandas are endangered. The breeding program is important. The panda is an example of how humans are affecting our planet. In that respect they are important "ambassadors" and witnesses of the effects humans have on our environment. That environment we must live in, too. It will come back to haunt us (already is actually)if we are not careful. Scientists are talking much about the extinction and genetic changes of amphibians caused by human pollution of their, and ultimately, our environment. I agree with your other friend who suggested more NPR. Maybe Diane Rehm can make you understand the importance of other issues. You could skip that show too if you like though, just don't try to convince others pandas are not newsworthy. Love ya, and you better treat me well at the next square dance or I will give you a panda whupping.
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Pandas ,there is a bigger picture even if the media did not present it well
Date: 2012-10-20 10:29 pm (UTC)The panda issue is different. I will note though, that if the panda were not a cute cuddly animal, few would probably care and it would not make the news. The panda is a bigger issue though, and yes, you can have an impact and what happens with them is part of a bigger issue. Pandas are endangered. The breeding program is important. The panda is an example of how humans are affecting our planet. In that respect they are important "ambassadors" and witnesses of the effects humans have on our environment. That environment we must live in, too. It will come back to haunt us (already is actually)if we are not careful. Scientists are talking much about the extinction and genetic changes of amphibians caused by human pollution of their, and ultimately, our environment. I agree with your other friend who suggested more NPR. Maybe Diane Rehm can make you understand the importance of other issues. You could skip that show too if you like though, just don't try to convince others pandas are not newsworthy. Love ya, and you better treat me well at the next square dance or I will give you a panda whupping.