An Open Letter To People Who Water Their Lawns During A Drought
Dear Neighbors:
Hello. Hi. How are you? I'm fine. Well, actually, that's a lie. I am not fine. I am enraged. I am livid. I am ready to freak the fuck out. Why? Because we're in the midst of the worst drought in California history , and you won't stop watering your fucking lawns. READ MORE AT HNTP
Years ago, someone wrote into the local paper (this is in SW Ontario) scolding the locals for not watering their lawns in a severe summer drought. The letter was written by an ex-pat who had moved to California, and boasted of how they always watered their lawns, no matter what. I wrote a response which pointed out that we actually were living within the limits of our watershed, and when it ran low, we made do, rather than stealing from others' watersheds. It made me feel good but I doubt it had any impact on that asshole.
Racism? That never entered my mind, seeing this more as a commentary on corporate greed (Nestle) and a foolish use of an essential resource. We don't need single use, disposable bottled water. The amount of plastic that we generate and throw away should concern everyone. This has nothing to do with Native Americans.