That's why there is such alienation, depression, and despair in our society - because the means we're employing doesn't lead to the ends we desire, no matter how hard we work, nor how much "stuff" we accumulate.

I would never go to jail to protect animals or plants or wilderness. For me, it’s about the people.

Dealing with our negative emotions is a crucial preparatory step to taking effective action. You have to grapple with the hard stuff, with the hard realities of the world. This builds your confidence that you can handle those intense situations when they arise.

We think we have no power when in fact we have more than enough power.

The reality is not that I lack respect for the law; it's that I have greater respect for justice.

I don't read the Bible as the literal word of God; I don't view Jesus as a God. I've rejected both those statements. I view Jesus as a model for how we should live, and by that definition I do consider myself a Christian.

Until our leaders take seriously their responsibility to pass on a healthy and just world to the next generation, I will continue this fight.