Today is Earth Day 2007.  Established in 1970 to counter the progressive destruction and abuse of the planet, Earth Day encourages people to act on behalf of Mother Earth throughout the day—like planting a tree, walking everywhere instead of driving a car, and so on.

But why should we attempt to engender such activities on only one day per year?  And why is only one day per year sufficient for most people to respect our planet and act with a conservationist mindset?

Every day should be Earth Day.  We should strive diligently each day—each minute!—to protect this habitat.

Remember, it’s the only one we have.  As it goes, so too do we.

More and more we hear of species going extinct, of bizarre and dangerous weather changes, of cataclysmic pollution levels, and of a bleak future painted with a legacy of destruction.

So am I doing anything special for Earth Day?

Hell no!  I’m doing what I feel is my duty each day I rise from bed.  I’m working to protect nature from our destructive ends.  I’m working to reduce my own impact on the environment.  I’m acting in a respectful manner toward this planet and its many and varied inhabitants.

So long as I breath, every day is Earth Day for me.

How about you?