• The environment is a resource to be exploited with environmental problems exaggerated;

• Environment movement viewed in a negative light;

• Youth not deserving of any extraordinary treatment by other members of society;

• Power is in the form of authority and in institutions of government;

• Societal changes should be halted and reversed; and,

• Future holds economic concerns but humans shall overcome.

• Concerns about the environment are broad in scope with problems being worked on;

• Recognition of problems of youth;

• Environment movement has and still is a useful component of society;

• Power resides in individual’s ability to influence events and in governments;

• Open to differing views community consultation; and,

• System not perfect but sense of optimism.

• Significant concern for environment and other social justice issues;

• Finding positive changes due to environment movement, with continued changes necessary;

• Recognizing the undervaluation of young people, trying to rectify this;

• Strongest power is of individuals and collectivities;

• Community participation fundamentally legitimate and necessary; and,

• Optimistic about the future.

• Worrying about the environment, focusing on the quality of life of humans;

• Valueing youth and actively attempt to empower youth;

• Recognizing unequal distribution of power in society;

• Dissatisfied with decision-making processes of institutions;

• Desiring far more fundamental changes to society; and,

• Pessimistic about the eventual realization of necessary societal changes.

December 5th, 1994