Disturbing

Today was governer's day. As such, I, as part of the Utah Air National Guard, had to participate in a Governors Day parade, in which the governor inspected us for readiness. This was the 5th and last such event I have to participate in as this is my last year in the Utah Air National Guard. I find no small amount of irony in such an event, cause honestly, what does a politician know about troop readiness? Quick answer: Nothing.

Regardless, I go, it's not exactly thrilling, but it's better than other drill days where I just have to sit there.

Upon returning home, I finished up the data entry project I've been assigned as part of the Utah County Democrats volunteer group. They've been performing lots of surveys to find out the minds of the utah county-ites, and as part of that survey they ask the participants to rate the issues according to priority. So far, I've entered in over 130 surveys, and a disturbing trend (the reason for this post) has begun to emerge.

Overwhelmingly, somewhere around 80% or more, participants have put the environment at the tail end of their priorities. It appears as though they just don't care. I don't get it. I'm not exactly what you would call a tree hugger. In fact when I hear about some of the outrageous bills being passed in tree-hugger states like California, Oregon and Washington, I marvel at the insanity.

On the other hand, the apparent total disregard for the environment here is also mind boggling. Maybe its the fact that most people believe the end of the world is eminent. Maybe they miss-understand the word steward to be a euphemism for rapacious plunderer. I don't know. Either way, here in Utah, no one appears to care about the environment.