From this quote one can see how Gore was for and against the environment. This shows how hard it was for him to choose a side, especially since he sent a research team to see how we would benefit. The good outcome was that the project of the airport was postponed, but he still did not stand up for the Everglades. There could have been changes towards saving the Everglades if he did stand up. This brings a thought about the species that are endangered. For instance, would the numbers of the Florida Panthers be higher if the Everglades would have been saved. It's a thought that shall remain unsolved. The only thing that one can do is try to conserve the species that still remain so they do not undergo extinction. Therefore, senators should be more informed with regards to the environment. This way they can make decisions with regards to an endangered community.
http://www.floridapanther.com/articles/FLORIDA%20PANTHER.htm
2. "Nobody has provided a compelling case that this is going to work", he blurted. "So far, it doesn't totally pass the smell test, if you want the honest truth." -Pg. 89.
This quote was a slap to the face when I read it. The sense of not saving something because it does not show an advantage at the moment is ridiculous. The Everglades is an advantage to our ecosystem and should be saved. The advantage is the shelter for animals that we have evacuated due to our shelters. The other point is that he says "it doesn't totally pass the smell test", however, he does not think that cars do not pass the smell test with their release of CO. Yet,thanks to the many trees that habitat there our air is clean. Therefore, his comment should be reconsidered, because if it wasn't for this habitat we would be breathing polluted air.
http://www.123rf.com/photo_2448729_airplants-growing-on-cypress-trees-in-everglades-national-park-florida.html
3. "In 1983, restoring the natural health and function of this precious system seemed to be a distant dream," he said. "After seventeen years of bipartisan progress, we now stand on the brink of this dream becoming a reality." -Pg. 92.
A dream becoming a reality is always memorable, especially when one has been fighting for it for so long. Their dream of restoring this system has followed through and is still going on today. As a student, I took a trip to the Everglades and I remember the staff mentioning that some areas were affected due to land building. They explained how species were affected and how urbanization has damaged our ecosystem. The food chain was explained and how other communities are affected, which later on affected our ecosystem. Therefore, it's a great thing to know that Senator Graham passed on this program. This helps by getting the word out and motivating others to make a difference to save the Everglades.
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