Green Elitism

A Luxury Only the Very Wealthy Can Afford

For years, Tasmania has been bedevilled by greenist, tree-huggers.  At present they enjoy more political power in that state than previously.  Industrial plant is being shut down.  But not to worry.  Tourism is what will save the day.  Clean, green tourism.  Sound familiar.  Sure does.

In an op-ed piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, Gerard Henderson argues that there is a strong streak of elitism at work here.  Elite, monied Greens telling everyone else how to live their lives and conduct their affairs.  That too sounds very familiar.