perpetuate militarism
deadkitty wrote:I think the interpretation depends on how you read it. They are an ethical investment company and as a company, like all companies, they have to try and please their investors. While I do see the point you have raised, they did say "This does not mean that we think that all use of weapons -by governments or individuals- is unethical". Expecting them to change investments that are contrary to their charter is akin to asking vegetarians to eat meat, I wouldn't be calling it an "anti-gun phobia", I'd call it sticking to their principles. Others will undoubtably see it differently, to each his own I guess. Cheers
<<Genesis93>> wrote:Dr Stuart Palmer is a pot smoking, acid trippin comtard.... apparently...
What do they say about arguing with idiots??
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deadkitty wrote:I think the interpretation depends on how you read it. They are an ethical investment company and as a company, like all companies, they have to try and please their investors. While I do see the point you have raised, they did say "This does not mean that we think that all use of weapons -by governments or individuals- is unethical". Expecting them to change investments that are contrary to their charter is akin to asking vegetarians to eat meat, I wouldn't be calling it an "anti-gun phobia", I'd call it sticking to their principles. Others will undoubtably see it differently, to each his own I guess. Cheers
How do they explain away the fact that investing in wind turbines kill large numbers of birds per year? Wouldn't that be a violation of their charter too?
<<Genesis93>> wrote:How do they explain away the fact that investing in wind turbines kill large numbers of birds per year? Wouldn't that be a violation of their charter too?
I think thats a fable... a myth... like polar bears drowning in the arctic because of less ice, when they're one of - if not THE best swimmers in the mammal world... birds being decimated by wind turbines.... sure maybe some are killed, just like some are killed by cars
bigfellascott wrote:The thing I find funny about wind turbines is they can't operate in high winds - WTF pretty sure a coal powered station operates 24/7 regardless of weather, it's the biggest crock of ****** this eco friendly stuff, just a great con if you ask me.
Pennsylvania Yank wrote:<<Genesis93>> wrote:How do they explain away the fact that investing in wind turbines kill large numbers of birds per year? Wouldn't that be a violation of their charter too?
I think thats a fable... a myth... like polar bears drowning in the arctic because of less ice, when they're one of - if not THE best swimmers in the mammal world... birds being decimated by wind turbines.... sure maybe some are killed, just like some are killed by cars
That is simply wrong. Wind turbines are notorious bird killers. A simple google search easily confirms this
It's gotten so bad, that some newer models of wind turbines are being equipped with radar to detect incoming birds and stop the blades. This technology however does not seem to be totally reliable as of yet, and also results in a large increase in cost..
<<Genesis93>> wrote:
So its simply wrong because google says?
I did not say 'no' birds die...I just disagree that its 'so' bad.
happyhunter wrote:bigfellascott wrote:The thing I find funny about wind turbines is they can't operate in high winds - WTF pretty sure a coal powered station operates 24/7 regardless of weather, it's the biggest crock of ****** this eco friendly stuff, just a great con if you ask me.
Everything has it's limits in extreme weather I guess. Like a sail boat has to collapse it's sales in a storm, or you don't put the boat in the water if the sea is too rough.