The WAUG Kids' Declaration of Dependance

The WAUG Kids

Greet the people of the GDNG

and offer you their

DECLARATION

OF

DEPENDENCE!

Declaration of Dependence

When, in the course of human events, an onrushing multitude of calamities force a population of as-yet-conceived persons to seek the aid of a person alive in what is currently known as year “2009,” in a place known as Massachusetts, in a group of states at are, in July, 2009, united and called “America,” we are fortunate to have one ally serving as our spokesperson.

Our advocate is man who was born during the reign of “Der Fuerher” in Germany and “Franklin D. Roosevelt" in his own country, a man who fathered four children and taught perhaps a thousand or more in his fifty years of teaching, and who influenced thousands with his concept of Hands On Science, and his invention called the Lou-Vee-AirCar, and who has lived over twenty three years in Germany and Thailand, and spent years in Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas, New York, and Massachusetts, and finally this man has decided to devote the rest of his current life to telling the world of our plight. As young people we will grow up coping with the difficulties and sufferings caused by the legacy his contemporaries are creating for us, a legacy of terrorism, injustice, intolerance, ignorance, hatred, disrespect for human dignity, disrespect for the billions of other living things that are still familiar as of Year 2009 but, because of the way his generations is behaving, will disappear forever, perhaps even before most of us are born. Unappreciated during by the people of the early 21st century, many, perhaps most will be unable to endure the changes in climate that are developing.

We are not yet born, but it is clear that a species like human beings is clearly suicidal, for humans of his time disrespect the air, water and land upon which they depend for comfort and even life itself.

Others have come forth with warnings, while still others, many weilding great power, have threatened and intimidated those who foresee our predicament. While some corageously speak truth, others deliberately spread misinformation for personal gain. While some reduce their abuse of the atmosphere and the waters of the planet and try to block the exploitation of resources, millions upon millions by their callous attitudes and self-centered ways perpetuate the unfair distribution of food, water, fuels and medicines. Some religious men of enormous prestige continue to impose religious rules that prohibit use of simple devices that can reduce the spread of infectious diseases, or preach "holy" war and condone the treatment of women as less dignified than males.

On the contrary, our ally, like so many others, seeks to inspire the world through his writings and his leadership, choosing music as a means of communicating his strong feelings. Strangely, though a science teacher and editor by profession, he has stepped forward to unite musicians worldwide in the creation of uplifting song, music and dance that will reach billions of people, and, we hope, persuade large numbers to be more humane to one another and more kindly to the planet we will inherit. It is up to each individual to do something to improve the legacy of those alive in Year Number 2009.

We, the children of the What About Us? Generation, or WAUG, therefore declare our dependence on this man, who wants to be anonymous in this Declaration, hereby Declare our Dependence on Him and all those who are alive in the same generation. We thank him from the ambitious scope of his work, and urge all others living on planet Earth, and the handful of people aboard the primitive space ships of 2009, which can scarcely go more than a few day’s walk above the atmosphere of the planet, to join together in all the various clubs, political parties, religions and families that promote better relations among human beings and societies, human beings and living things, and human beings that their Home Planet.

At this interlude in space-time, we await changes, we pray for changes, we beg humans to change. We desperately hope you who read this Declaration of Dependence take us totally seriously, for our well being and the quality of our lives will be determined no only by us, who will inherit the earth you leave behind, but by you, who are every day either making things more tolerable for us, or making things more difficult.

Deny it if you must, but the changes your best scientists are warning you about are going to affect us in all the decades ahead. We cannot say for how many more generations humanity will exist, for that is not revealed to us. But it is totally clear to our awakened spirits that we are in peril. A two degree increase in the lasting temperature of tropicl waters will mean death to the coral reefs, which have for thousands of years been home to so many species of fish and other creatures. Even the huge, harmless Whale Shark, Earth’s largest fish, will die if the living corals die. In fact, sharks of all sorts are being killed faster than they can reproduce. They play a vital role in controlling the spread of harmful fish.

Bird species are dying out because their habitats are being destroyed by humans.

Amphibians are disappearing in tropical countries due to pollution. The great mega-fauna, elephants, gorillas and tigers are being killed by humans who destroy their natural habitat and kill them for sport or to sell their parts to ignorant buyers who expect that eating the body parts of the great mammals will make them healthier.

The forest homes of innocent, primitive people in Brazil and elsewhere are being destroyed by more "advanced" and "educated" people bent of making profits or applying slash and burn methods to raise crops.

Methane gas is pouring into the atmosphere as Siberia’s frozen bogs thaw out. The Arctic ice cover is quickly disappearing. We can see it from our timeless viewpoint, yet you have those among you who deny it simply out of stupidity, ignorance or greed, or to maintain their “importance” among certain followers who applaud their false beliefs. The methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and will increase the rate of warming; the bare, dark blue Arctic Ocean without its white reflective coating of floating ice will absorb more sun energy and warm up, releasing more CO2 and methane that it is currently holding in solution in the cold salt water.

If we could all come together and shout to you and all your friends currently "alive" on earth, we would scream with one voice,
“Stop ruining the earth! Stop killing one another! Stop the injustice and tyranny, the ethnic cleansing, the arrogant invasions of less powerful countries, and the stifling of truth-speakers, the murder of protesters and the enslaving of children and grown men and women in the sex trade, the deadly mines, the sweat shops, and the savage drug wars and crime waves that you are a part of the legacy you have prepared for us!”

Though we are currently not in anyone's womb or even in anyone's plans, does that mean we have no right to expect you to change?

We have no money. Does that mean we are therefore worthless?

We have no radio, television, Internet or newspapers. Does that mean we can be ignored?

Think of this: If modern physics finds truth in its concept of symmetry, or balance. In Asia, "karma" refers to the goodness or ugliness one creates by being "balanced" or "unbalanced." It lingers on in life and after life.

Are there any of you who think you can go through your whole life hurting others, or ignoring the burdens you place upon us, the as-yet-unborn people of the WAUG generations? Is there no final justice? Do you think our dependence upon you imposes no obligation or moral responsibility on you?

It is a sobering thought that someday, in some unknown dimension that science has not yet detected, there may be a reward for those who do good things, and penalties for those who do evil things?

We are not aware of that sort of justice, but it seems like it would be a good idea. But even if you think that’s never going to happen, and even if you are right, you still have a heart, a whole human nature, and surely you will rest easier and be more content with yourselves if you practice the Golden Rule. All we are asking is, “Give us a chance!” So far, it looks pretty bad for us.

Won’t you join our few supporters and Save the WAUG Kids?

We cannot sign this declaration of dependence, but would you add your name to those who hear our plea? Who care at least a little bit about how we will survive in a world where weather systems are out of control? Please, add your name, and then do something for us! At least send our friend an e-mail to encourage him in his work.

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Dear Living People:

Please! The least you can do is send this on!

Our little website is SaveTheWaugKids.com, and email is james@SaveTheWaugKids.com

My Dream - The WAUG Kids and our Solution

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My name is James Louviere.

Here is my dream, my passion, and my future.

At age 72, I struggle to pay my bills and have difficulty walking. I am unable to hear higher pitched sounds, which means I don’t understand what people say, especially people with high voices, like most girls and women. Not very impressive, right?

Yet I am dreaming of moving the entire human race to a better way of life.

I dream of moving everyone to be kinder, more responsible, more tolerant, more forgiving.

I dream of moving people and whole nations to treat Earth as a home, a precious gift, a jewel in the heavens.

All this for one sweet purpose: to create a decent legacy for children to be born in succeeding generations.

I call those children the WAUG Kids, the “What About Us? Generation” of young people born in the next twenty, forty, eighty, hundred years.

They are not yet born, nor even conceived. They have no voices. They can write no letters, express no hopes or desires, they cannot hound us for being negligent nor blame us, yet, for our cruelty.

Their advocates are few, their funds are nil, their “connections” generally unaware that they are going to have descendants in future times.

Why should we care about the WAUG Kids, if they don’t exist? Why did our great-great-grand parents care about us? They cared about us because they faced difficulties and wanted us to be happier, less burdened. If they were ill, they wished for remedies that would spare us the same illness.

If they were enslaved, persecuted, victimized by genocidal tyrants, they wanted us to be free.

If they were poor, they wanted to create the means for us to become comfortable and secure.

What about this generation? This generation, those of us among the currently “alive” people who can do something about the future of the Earth and its inhabitants, human and non-human, have but a fleeting moment in the course of all time to do something positive for future ages.

This time, this early decade of the twenty-first century, may be much more critical than any that have come before.

Why? Look at the current world, and you’ll see that enormous problems are as yet unsolved. Terrorism, poverty, thirst and starvation beset people on whole continents. The problems we see escalating today are not even recognized by huge populations. Even highly educated people turn their backs as millions starve in Africa, as billions are desperate for freedom and stability, and more and more abuse is heaped upon the land, sea and air of our home planet.

I am no saint, no prophet, no Gandhi or Siddhartha or Messiah. I am a poor old dreamer. But I have the means at my disposal, the words and technology to reach out across mountains and oceans and call for a world-wide population of talented and loving artists to join me in a movement that can help fix our problems and pass on to the children of following decades – or centuries? – a world that’s more comfortable, fair and livable than the one we currently call “real.”

My chosen medium is music – for melody and harmony and rhythm – and the beautiful grace of the dancers and their thrilling costumes moving with the music – pierce through all barriers and move the hearts and minds of people regardless of their language and condition in life. Emperors and kings as well as beggars and infants all respond to music.

I am only an amateur musician, but a couple of my songs are out there on YouTube, moving a handful of viewers to be more positive and loving. Imagine if musicians from every culture and every political faction were to create music that was pure and positive and beautiful!

I will create a worldwide network of musicians who are pledged to work together with others of like mind to produce the music that will change the world.

My community of musicians will not exclude or offend or isolate others by promoting this or that particular “universal system” of belief or behavior. They will not try to convert people to a particular “-ism” or faction. Rather, they will emphasize only the universal value of the Golden Rule:

· Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself.

· Treat your planet as you would want others to treat your own home.

If you are a musician of any kind, a composer, songwriter, instrumentalist, singer, dancer, designer, producer, technician, choreographer, manager or marketer, or “angel” (one who provides the funds to support the artists), please contact me at james@bostonmusicianscoop.com, a website/blog I’ve created, to express your enthusiasm for my project, to volunteer to help with it, or to provide possible funding. I am only a simple human being, but the Spirit that creates all of us resides in me and prompts me to step forward.

If you are not a musician, I welcome you as a fellow human being, a brother or sister, in the Human Family, one who is, for our fleeting time, able to help create a decent legacy for the children of the future by whatever means you have.

I am waiting to hear from you. The most responses I’ve ever gotten to anything I’ve ever done was to an article I published in The Science Teacher in February, 1988. It’s been replicated thousands and thousands of times with the permission of the National Science Teachers Association. Because of the nature of my new dream, I hope that the impact will be much greater, with many more responses by e-mail, and many offers of help.

James P. Louviere

My Most Popular Song

Music for a Better World Legacy - Introduction

What makes Music for a Better World Legacy So Special

There are a number of sites that feature Music for a Better World, but what makes this one special is I'm introducing a project that is going to be a unique meeting place where fine musicians can work together in a spirit of cooperation and unselfish zeal for the improvement of the legacy we are creating for the generations of kids to be born in the future decades.

My Musical Background
I've been a music aficionado all my life, and since age 9 I've had formal and informal music lessons, years of choral work as a Catholic monk in schools, and as a composer for NYU's Educational Theater Program, the US Army Chapels in Germany under Bishop (former Colonel)Roque. Like by role model, Kris Kristofferson, I did one-man shows with my 12-string guitar and my harmonica at US Army Officers Clubs and Enlisted Clubs in Bavaria. I composed an anthem for the Office of the President, Assumption University of Thailand (http://www.au.edu), and, after spending January to May enrolled in a course on Global Climate Change at Harvard, and editing for Penn State's climateethics.org blog on the human rights issues involved in Global Warming, I'm now continuing my hours of work in support of a young Cambodian woman who was my student in Thailand (she in in the silk trade in Boston), continuing my manufacture and publication of science education materials marketed by WVR Scientific of New York, and singing and songwriter in Greater Boston (http://that-hands-on-music-guy.com).

Experiences that Prompted My Concern for Future Generations
I lived on edge of the Louisiana wetlands, in the high desert of Northern New Mexico, and on the small island of Manhattan (New York) from 1937 to 1974. I lived in Germany from 1974 to 1994, and back near the Louisiana Gulf Coast from 1995 to 2005. I moved to Bangkok in July, 2005. There I edited a number of major learned presentations, speeches, and other university documents, but also edited student theses and doctoral dissertations. As a public service, I wrote weekly education articles for kingdom's leading English newspaper, The Bangkok Post. In my work as an editor, faculty member, and newspaper writer I became acutely aware that the planet Earth is in serious trouble. I had inklings of that in 1993 and 1994 when I spent my summers researching the relative risk of coal versus nuclear energy produced by a unique experimental sodium-cooled "Integral Fast Reactor" that was in its last stages of development at the Argonne National Energy Laboratory - West, part of the 900 sq. mile Idaho National Engery and Environmental Laboratory near Idaho Falls. It was a sobering experience.

At Assumption University, my friend, a former Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, attended a conference that led up to the 2007 Bali meeting of the IPCC, and we shared our concerns about the need for inter-generational communication.

In editing the dissertation of my Cambodian student and friend, I was alarmed at her findings reference three serious problems that will create major havoc for future generations.

• Terrorism,
• Economic Turmoil, and
• Earth's Environmental Problems

I spent most of my 50 years of teaching as a science teacher, teaching Environmental Science, Earth Science, physics, chemistry and biology at the secondary level and in colleges and universities. I was eager to accompany my former student to Harvard, where I was a guest of the professors as she studied the science, human impact, and diplomacy involved in Global Climate Change. I read all I could, attended presentations by four Nobel laureates, and helped her prepare for her tests and papers.

My last academic publication came when Professor Donald A. Brown, esq., Nobel laureate with the IPCC, asked me to condense a lengthy chapter of a book for publicatio on the Penn State climateethics.org blog, July, 2008. Since then I've followed the news feeds regarding climate change and subscribed to Science News to stay up to date. I've decided to dedicate my remaining years. Because I'm already 72 years old, I'm not assuming I'll be a functioning activist for more than one or two more decades - (wink).

I think I've hit on a brilliant idea: Because

• I want to do something about the unfairness that leads to Terrorism, the Selfishness that causes economic turmoil, and the abuse of the planet that is causing Climate Change and pollution.
• I have seen first hand the power of music to lift minds and hearts above everyday concerns is music.

I have decided to use blogs like this one, and a brand new one that's coming in September, 2009, to bring together musicians, known and unknown, where they can share their ideas freely, work together as volunteer individuals or partners to compost, write lyrics, play instruments, sing, record, produce, manage, publicize and market music that will make do things better so that we leave a better legacy for coming generations:

1. Our music will inspire us to treat one another with more respect,

and

2. Our music will encourage us to treat the planet with more respect.