Over half a year later and still not much press

I am disturbed by the disinformation campaign ExxonMobil has been revealed to have embarked on from 1998-2005, and even more so by the lack of attention the public has given to this horrific self betterment campaign. During that time, nearly $16 million was spent by Mobil for the purpose of misleading the general public about the dangers of global warming, in particular towards the role that carbon emissions have played in this process, despite the fact that not a single accredited scientist backed any of their claims. They modeled their campaign after the Tobacco industry's disinformation campaign, and in fact employed several of the same sordid minds to help guide their operation. In short, it has worked. The campaign has been successful in delaying the urgency to reform our transportation systems and in weaning the United States off of oil, while at the same time creating an environment for Mobil to profit like no business before. Just last year Mobil earned over $39 billion dollars to a chorus of yeah and nay over the reality of Global Warming. The public is seriously confused on the topic, exactly as Mobil has intended.

Since reading the Union of Concerned Scientist’s report in January of this year, I have had this feeling of loathing for this mindset that puts oneself so far ahead of others in regard. I am hurt that such a tiny percentage of people have put the entire planet at risk for the sake of their own economic intake. Just think, if we do succumb the effects of Global Warming, it will be through the efforts of a few misguided individuals facilitating their own selfish worth at the risk of all others. Sadly, I know of no rules Mobil has broke in the process.

I haven’t given a penny to Mobil since learning of their disturbing business practices, but such an act is merely personal and offers no widespread impact. Instead, I see it fit to attack the problem at the root of the cause. Capitalism, at least as it has been practiced in our country since Reagan stepped into office, has lacked any ethical standards and has served the interests of the rich. The mindset of material gain is inherent in Capitalism, and as such, the ones who are successful want more and more. The people running ExxonMobil, from a capitol viewpoint, saw it in their best interest to mislead the public in order to increase their profit potential. It’s all there as fact. Click the link and help spread the word.

http://www.ucsusa.org/news/press_release/ExxonMobil-GlobalWarming-tobacco.html

We need to reform how Capitalism is practiced in this country. We need an accountable form of Capitalism, one that is sustainable and responsible towards our future. Our legal system is no match for our current economic practices. As such, I feel that our laws are in serious need of reform. We need to start viewing our white-collar criminals on the same level as our murderers and rapists, as they murder and rape on a much higher level. Individuals who intentionally misinform the public need to be held accountable for their actions. I cannot think of a worse crime than assaulting the planet for personal gain. Or is that even a crime?