DO petitions really help?

Published October 25, 2010

Question by Jeska J: DO petitions really help?
What kind of activist activities actualyl directly change environmental issues?
I am wondering because I am on a E-Mail list where I get a message every few days about an environmental or health issue. IT sends me a link to sign a petition saying “Stop offshore oil drilling now” or “Stop young teens from dying of cancer caused by cigarette addictions” Really?

Best answer:

Answer by Tia
I’m not sure that those are legit petitions, but I like to think that they actually mean something and are able to make changes somehow…otherwise why would people keep bothering to stand in the hot sun for hours, collecting signatures.

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