The essence of the problem is about consumption, recognizing that a society that consumes one-third of the world's … - Winona LaDuke

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In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons.

Winona LaDuke

The essence of the problem is about consumption, recognizing that a society that consumes one-third of the world's resources is unsustainable. This level of consumption requires constant intervention into other people's lands. That's what's going on.

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