Principles one of the Earth Charter says that "Recognize that all beings are interdependent and every form of life has value regardless of its worth to human beings." I think a lot of people forget about the meaningfulness of some creatures. We as a class had an activity where we talked about some species of animals we thought we do not benefit from. after writing down many species we talked about it and realized that everything written on the board was useful in some way. Humans think that because we are a superior race we do not need other species, when in reality we benefit from them more than they benefit from us. in class we talked about how we are taking for granted the soil under our feet. We are making away the nutrients in the soil needed to grow crops and feed other species. We need to stop being so self centered and worry about the other beings that are part of the planet.
Principles two of the Earth Charter says that "with increased freedom, knowledge, and power comes increased responsibility to promote the common good." This is a quote we will continue to hear and see. it is a quote that is very meaningful. We have always fought for freedom nations have always struggle to obtain freedom and act irresponsible to obtain and after obtaining these freedoms. We destroy each other and the planet fighting for the right to be free but rather than being responsible after we exploit these freedoms. Brown talks about being responsible as a whole race in many of his chapters we talks about working together to better our cities and to be responsible and protect our nature. He talks about ways of being responsible like saving energy and being responsible about the things we use on an everyday basis. We have to spread peace and common good to other because we are all the same and we all benefit from the planet the same. We have to stand together and peacefully fight for the ending of violence against each other and nature. Stopping the unnecessary killing of species of animals and plants that are endangered that we cannot use to benefit from.
Principles three of the Earth Charter says that we have to "ensure that communities at all levels guarantee human rights and fundamental freedoms and provide everyone an opportunity to realize his or her full potential. I think this is something we keep dealing with all around the world. Hating others for the religion they practice of because of the color of their skin instead of seeing what another person has to offer to this planet no matter how they view it. Brown talks about different countries working together and switching to renewable energy to be able to plan for the future and we should do so without judging other on how they look or what they believe in.
Principles three of the Earth Charter says that "Transmit to future generations values, traditions, and institutions that support the long-term flourishing of Earth's human and ecological communities." Going back to the last point we should teach the next generations that come the right way to view others instead of passing on the bad traits we have now. We should encourage peace between races instead of teaching the young ones how to hate others.
