Quote by Ralph Nader

Obviously, the answer to oil spills is to paper-train the tankers.

Obviously, the answer to oil spills is to paper-train the ta

Summary

This quote employs satire and humor to indirectly criticize the lack of effective solutions in addressing oil spills. By humorously suggesting that tankers should be paper-trained like house pets, it highlights the absurdity of overlooking or underestimating the gravity of environmental disasters. The quote underscores the need for more serious and proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the damaging effects of oil spills, reminding us of the importance of finding viable solutions rather than dismissing the issue with impractical or trivial approaches.

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Conservation

By Ralph Nader

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