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Old 07-07-2007, 08:40 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard View Post
A better idea for working towards getting people to change their ways... tax breaks/incentives to act in a responsible manner is my first idea. Have a massive gov't/industry sponsored advertising campaign showing people the economical advantages to energy smart ways. People think moreso with their wallets than their hearts.
However, governments WON'T do that unless their is political pressure to do so. Unless the electorate demands that the government put in tax breaks/incentives, then they won't do it. And how do we get the electorate to demand these things from their government?

As for industry asking people to conserve.... mmm.... don't know about that one....
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