A Global View / A Local Solution
The following is only for people who are willing to act on what they believe. It is a simple solution that can appeal to most people and do the most good for people and planet.
Planet Earth has amazing raw materials and natural resources. With our new technology and some common sense policies and planning, the people of Earth can have a new future of opportunity and prosperity for all.
It is my hope that this description of possibilities will give you a contagious confidence that can spread to your friends and their friends. In today's world of quick communication an icon of hope for all could quickly encompass the globe.
EARTH TRUSTEE INDIVIDUALS
While many terms have been used to indicate social and environmental responsibility, the term which came from the original Earth Day and offers the most advantage is the term: Earth Trustee. In actions at the United Nations and among its member states, the term has come to mean "Individuals and institutions that are devoted to peace, justice and the care of Earth."
Any action that is helping eliminate poverty, pollution and violence can be considered Earth Trustee action.
"Earth Trustee" is also considered a new designation of an individuals identity. While in regard to my national identity, I am referred to as an American, more important is to accept the Earth Trustee designation and conduct my life as a responsible "Earth Trustee."
This will both contribute to Earth's rejuvenation and to the furtherance of peace on our planet. "The more Earth Trustee actions, the more people will trust each other. When enough people on our planet trust each other, war will be impossible and peaceful progress will prevail."
Actions good or bad begin in the mind. Internet -- the new vehicle of the mind -- provides an incredible opportunity to change attitudes and conduct from fear to faith, from hate to love, from "Earth Kill" to "Earth Care."
While the possibility of Internet's misuse is appalling, the message we have will appeal to the vast majority and they will then turn off or ignore negative uses of the web. In addition, most of the better actions by human beings come from their hearts more than from their heads. Thomas Jefferson wrote about the struggle between his head and his heart. The heart is the province of religious faith. Taping its power is essential to Earth Trustee success. If we are to see a "civilization of love," we must tap the power of love in our thinking, prayers and actions..
Logic and intellect is not enough. We need the power of the human heart.
EARTH TRUSTEE INSTITUTIONS
We are all a product of our thinking and a major cause of our problem is the people problem -- the attitudes and conduct of people. But another factor is the nature of our institutions.
While good will attitudes and actions can succeed in a measure and make the best of a bad situation, real lasting progress requires changes in our social and economic institutions. We are a product, not only of our character, but of our institutions.
Today we sense the inequity when some people have billions of unearned income while millions are steeped in poverty. Efforts by middle class workers to provide money that will educate and find jobs for the disenfranchised poor are to be commended. Far better would be a just system of planetary rights where every individual would have two sources of income -- what they earned and what they inherited.
We have a rich planet -- land, oil, gold, etc. -- which no human being made and all have a claim to. (See my articles on economics, "Planetary Rights" Earth Bounty Program.") A change in the system is needed. "The problem is not just human nature, but the nature of human institutions."
Those in positions of power who see this message have a special responsibility to look at alternative policies and structures that would meet the Earth Trustee guidelines in the Earth Magna Charta.
ACTION
"But how can I immediately act and make a difference? What do I join? Where do I go? What do I do?"
My purpose is not to tell you what to do. But to provide a vision of possibilities that will help you know what to look for and spur you to find your own answers.
Yes, if you wish you can register your name as an Earth Trustee. Without delay, forward this message to friends. We would like to circle the globe with this message in the next few weeks.
We hope people around the world will take time on Earth Day, March 20, to think about, pray about, and talk about how and where they can help the Earth Trustee agenda. And that on March 21 and the following days Earth Trustee projects and action will rapidly spread.
Organizations on Internet in religion, education, politics and science, can adopt the Earth Trustee agenda of the Earth Magna Charta and find new ways to cooperate for mutual advantage. Once media gets the message, world public opinion will give impetus to Earth Trustee efforts.
Together we can demonstrate the power of an idea whose time has come.
REGISTER AS AN EARTH TRUSTEE
INCREASE EFFORTS BY CLOSE LINKS WITH A FEW FRIENDS
TURN GOOD IDEAS ON INTERNET INTO ACTION IN THE REAL WORLD
REPORT PROGRESS -- SOLUTIONS
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John McConnell
1933 Woodbine St.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Email: Trusteeone@aol.com
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