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2007年06月25日
Choice is Yours?
Writer/Interviewer: 細島 史郎 （Shiro Hosojima）
学生時代には、よーく学生運動をよくしておりました。大学内の学費問題や、キャンパス・ポリティックス問題などに関して疑問をもった仲間同士と昼から夜にかけ、キャンパス内をラリーしたり、ビルの前に座わったりし、仲間と正当性を求め、叫んでいました。
日本に帰国し、日本の政治に関してまったく知識がなく、「これではいけない」と思いをもち、雑誌や知人の話などを通しすこしづつ理解できるようになりました。 政治を知ると言うことは、生活の上、生きる為の選択の重みを理解することができる。一人ひとりの価値観が将来の日本に影響できる場所はやはり、「選挙」ではないのでしょうか？
今の日本の若者達は政治に対して「魅力」を感じていない人が多いと思います。 自分好みの政治家もいるはず、その政治家を探し出し、応援するすばらしさを感じてください！ 行動力をもっと若者にもってもらいたいですね。
きっかけは、
菊池さん、そして多くの若者が参加しているグリーンボートの活動をチェックしてみては？
私もメンバーとして参加しています。皆さん暖かく、熱い人たちばかり！
http://www.green-vote.org/
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●I have asked Mr. Kikuchi, a Leader of Green Vote about "What is sustainability to you?"
●グリーンボート代表菊池さんの”サステナビリティとは？”
GV & Forestration Talk Session@Uplink
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In my college days, I was somewhat active in school politics. We would sit out or rally around with cards flashing, singing in out of tunes, do anything to resemble ourselves to gain justice by voicing out for our rights. From political activities, I was able to attain information that was hidden behind the curtain. I realized that if I want to approach and grab onto brighter future, I must know and act for my choices.
Now, I am environmental consultant in Japan, with lack of knowledge in Japanese politics. Big, Big problem, because I have no clue which party I will be dropping ballot for. Compared to US and international countries, Japanese politics has small fans. Due to this unpopularity, annual voting rate is very low especially in young age. Why? I would have to say that people in young generation has no interest in political issues, seems like it does not matter to them at all・・・・where is Japan heading to?
From this concern, we must upraise young generation to become fully engaged in politics. Future relies on you, and you need to make your future by making your ballot! My friend Tatsunori “Bob” Kikuchi has organized NGO called Green Vote Project. I am also staff member of this project and hoping to spread word out to foreign countries about giant political hype in future of Japan!
about Green Vote↓
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Green Vote Project:
Our perspectives and goal
The notion of “Sustainable Development” has turned 20 years old, since when it was first proposed at the “World Commission on Environment and Development” in 1987. However, when we take a look around ourselves and the world, with ongoing issues such as Global Warming and waste problems, can we confidently, from the bottom of our heart say that the environment has improved?
Local municipality election which is held once in every four years is coming up this year. As the phrase “Think Globally, Act Locally” indicates, not only should we focus on global environmental issues, but also on political issues whereby our voices could be heard through election. We truly believe that making our own choice is indispensable for creating our own future.
Activities of Green Vote Project
Interview
There are politicians who are concerned about environmental issues, but their opinions and approaches are often not conveyed to voters. The Green Vote Project will periodically interview politicians with green minds and deliver valuable information to the public (voters). Let us know if any politicians (or anyone running for the election) in Japan is willing to share their thoughts on the “environment” to the public (voters).
Messages from Voters
What mechanisms are necessary for Japanese society to attain sustainable goal? How is Japan viewed from international countries? What choices and activities are there to attain promising future for the next generation? Let us deliver voters’ thoughts and ideas.
Photo/Signature Campaign
“We want politicians to take environmental issues more seriously!”, “I have messages to politicians!” These thoughts on environmental issues from voters would be compiled and delivered to politicians as “photo signatures”. Please join us in engaging politically in a delightful manner with positive determination for a promising future.
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http://www.green-vote.org/
(in Japanese)
投稿者 econetworks : 2007年06月25日 16:45
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