Minister slates technocrats

[TELESPHORE]

http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Minister-slates-technocrats-20101116

I am not sure what the minister wants. If science indicates a disaster then it should be heeded. We are destroying the planet by being unscrupulous in mining, forestry, fishery and agriculture. Instead of expanding we should concentrate in extending natural resources while at the same time increasing productivity. Else our grandchildren are going to inherit a barren and sterile world and war over simple things like water is going to erupt.

[Geriatrix]

http://www.fin24.com/Economy/Minister-slates-technocrats-20101116

I am not sure what the minister wants. If science indicates a disaster then it should be heeded. We are destroying the planet by being unscrupulous in mining, forestry, fishery and agriculture. Instead of expanding we should concentrate in extending natural resources while at the same time increasing productivity. Else our grandchildren are going to inherit a barren and sterile world and war over simple things like water is going to erupt.
Oh look its 4, home time!

[Shake&Bake]

Yeah, that was lost on me - I don't plan on having any kids. So screw the future :whistle:

[TELESPHORE]

Yeah, that was lost on me - I don't plan on having any kids. So screw the future :whistle:

Looks like your parents should have thought about that before conceiving you

[trendzsa]

Looks like your parents should have thought about that before conceiving you

+1

[ToxicBunny]

I'm sorry what exactly was the point of that article?

The minister has a point to a degree if you ask me... If the "technocrats" heed every little scientific "warning" then nothing would ever get done... we need intelligent people in government who can know when to listen to the scientists and when the scientists are being overly cautious about things.

[blunomore]

Government is, in some instances, populated by technocrats who are overly concerned about regulations rather than work, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Tuesday,

"Mostly what government heard from several scientists was 'what you cannot do' and they end up doing little or no work, thus impacting on service delivery," said the ministry in a statement detailing a quarterly meeting between the minister and MECs.


Dear Tina,

They probably picked up this bad habit from their bosses, the politicians.

[Shake&Bake]

Looks like your parents should have thought about that before conceiving you

I'll make certain the death of your future generations will not be as a result of anything I do to our planet. Mkay? :)


Dear Tina,

They probably picked up this bad habit from their bosses, the politicians.

QFT!

[TELESPHORE]

Oh look its 4, home time!
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