Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-3, страница 12
The Great Green Debate Continues Mail Call! Contact us by writing to "Letters," Woodworker's Journal, 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340, by fax at (763) 478-8396 or by e-mail: letters@woodworkersjournal.com We ask that all letters, including e-mails, include a mailing address and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for length and clarity. Tree Huggers and Muggers Where on Earth do you find Neanderthals like "J.G." who thinks that those of us who care about the environment are Chicken Littles? ("How 'Green' is Your Woodworking?," April 2008) Global warming may or may not be important in the future of mankind, but wouldn't we and our children and grandchildren all be better off if we err on the side of caution? The alternative is something they make Mad Max movies about. Take away his tools! Rich Meyer Corinna, Maine I am sick and tired of all the environmental Chicken littles in this world also. I agree with J.G. 100 percent. Ted Havenga Jr. Roselle, Illinois We must have vastly different viewpoints on what is environmentally responsible and what is not. Readers weigh in, pro and con, on the green woodworking stories featured in the April issue of the Journal, and our editor responds. I think back to the eruption of Mt. St. Helens and the billions of board feet of timber that had to lie there and rot because of someone's belief that it was nature's way. From the snail darter to the spotted owl, we have been sold (or forced to buy) a bill of goods that has changed our lives and taken away many of the freedoms we used to enjoy in our country I could go on <e and on. Let me just say that I enjoy woodworking because it is a release from much of the madness of this world, and the last thing I want is a magazine dedicated to my hobby preaching to me about issues that greatiy disturb me. Dave Lassegues Coupeville, Washington That article alone will make me a subscriber. I am a casual woodworker, and as environmentally conscious as I try to be, I must admit I had not given any thought to how sustainably the wood I use was grown and harvested nor to the manner -m/k>** ^more on thg web Visit our homepage and click on this icon to read more readers' thoughts on the topic of "green" woodworking. You can also continue the Discussion at the forum on http://www.resourcedigest.com in which the tools I purchase are made. As a matter of fact, I would appreciate any information you can provide that will help me find out about those issues because, in the future, I will pay attention to them. Garry Dykes-Modlens Colorado Springs, Colorado Rob Johnstone's editorial in the April issue ("Future Stock Selections") and the Shop Talk article deal with woodworkers' "green-ness." There is a strong implication that woodworkers have a significant responsibility for their choices' impact on the environment. Rob says, "every little bit helps," and that he believes his choices can make a difference. The article ("A Once-in-a-Lifetime Bubinga Tree") is about the cutting of a 400-year-old bubinga tree and sale of its wood by Rockier [WJ parent company]. How many acres of forest were destroyed to cut your bubinga? How many hundreds, or thousands, of other bubingas were cut before this spectacular specimen was found? Rob Johnstone's editorial, with this article, smacks of typical "green" hypocrisy. A1 Gore wants me to use less Letters continues on page 14 ... 12 June 2008 Woodworker's Journal |
