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..
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.
ReplyDeleteFair 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..
ReplyDeleteYes, 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.
ReplyDeleteWhen I argue in favor of worker choice in union membership, I often do use the Sierra Club as an example of contrast.