Ask Young People for Our Views Too

Dear Editor, The New York Times:

I wish to provide some perspective regarding the article, “How Six Americans Changed Their Minds About Global Warming” (February 19). I really appreciated this article and the analysis on how various people altered their perspectives on human induced climate change.  I enjoyed learning about the perspectives of people located all over the country, and thought it was interesting how each person interviewed was over forty years old; half of them being Republican.  Realizing their ages and political stand made me more hopeful regarding the spread of awareness and action taking place to prevent this epidemic from increasing.

 

I would suggest asking one or two people from younger generations to gain their insight and allow them to be part of this discussion.  Those in younger generations may feel that they are not allowed to take a stand on important issues or that their opinion is disregarded.  I also suggest that those who are interviewed provide insights on how people can change the minds of even more residents of the United States, because this issue is being suppressed by those in governing power.

Dominique Otiepka

Ramapo College of New Jersey