Environment vs. Economy Options

[*Kathleen*]

All right, so since I want to see a different topic out there...this one's from February's Lincoln-Douglas topic:

Resolved: A government's obligation to protect the environment ought to take precedence over its obligation to promote economic development.

I'm on the negative side for this, seeing that only by providing a healthy, stable economy can you be able to help the environment. The products of a good economy are what help improve the environment.

Haha don't worry...I have more points...I've researched both sides to this, so bring it on.

[ComradeRed]

Well, when you focus on something, it usually does lead to your goal. Besides, where would they get the money to keep repairing their own environment?

Since this resolution applies universally, it logically also applies to First World nations, who thus have an obligation to help the third world protect their environments.

Just trying something doesn't guarantee that you'll get it, especailly since most ppl in third world countries rely directly on the environment for their basic needs, so you actually cannot fulfill basic needs on the negative.