Take it to the Next Level!

During the presentation Susan mentioned more than once the importance of getting political when dealing with Environmental inequalities and injustices. Her story alone shows how when you feel passionately enough but something there needs to be a change in the policies and laws that are standing in the way of those justices. I personally feel that simply organizing outside of the formal structures of polity is not enough to make change and in order to get results you need to take it to the next level. I feel like this point is a vary important aspect of many fights against inequality, not only within the Environmental movement realm but for every social movement. If there are formal policies that are in place against you within the political institution, then the fight needs to be taken to that same political level in order to see change. Susan believed there needed to be a formal ban against the use of pesticides, and in order for that to happen she saw it necessary to take it to the courts. I am extremely impressed in the results Susan and her team were able to accomplished and i think she is an inspiration to everyone.
On another note, i work for a lawn care company during the summer, and this will be my 4th summer doing so. I only work with Irrigation, so only sprinklers, I have never used herbicides or any form of pesticides in my work, and I agree with Susan when she said you do not need these pesticides for your lawn and garden. It is true that people are OBSESSED with their lawns, for many people (men specifically, women like gardens mostly), they will do anything to get a good lawn, and usually the easiest and cheapest is to use spray. However, i know if you just add water and dont pick up your grass clippings when you cut your lawn and mayber fertalize you will have a great lawn and garden. You definitely do not need sprays for a nice front lawn. People are just lazy and looking for a quick solution. Gash we're lazy.