On the United Mines Workers Union Versus the the Sierra Club and Other Such Radical Environmental Groups
What to do if you're a leftist? My suspicion is that they'll probably sit this one out (or possibly change the subject; you know, to racism, sexism, income inequality, etc.).
At least the Sierra Club legitimately represents its members interest. The club know as the United Mine Workers does not: most of its members are in, and paying dues, against their will.
Fair points. I just happen to have a major problem with these radical environmental groups who don't seem to give a damn that over a billion people on this planet don't have either electricity or running water and who are dying by the minute from malaria, malnutrition, etc..
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At least the Sierra Club legitimately represents its members interest. The club know as the United Mine Workers does not: most of its members are in, and paying dues, against their will.
Fair points. I just happen to have a major problem with these radical environmental groups who don't seem to give a damn that over a billion people on this planet don't have either electricity or running water and who are dying by the minute from malaria, malnutrition, etc..
Yes, i understand. I was just making the point about the UMW being at least twice as powerful than I should actually be, due to forced membership.
When I argue in favor of worker choice in union membership, I often do use the Sierra Club as an example of contrast.
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