Why: This is another example of our government at work. Geographers, anthropologists, urban planners, and psychologists have long recognized the need that humans—Homo sapiens—have for “green space,” for being able to physically and spiritually connect with nature. Under the current mantra of the conservatives, public parks like this shouldn’t exist. Parks should be a part of business, expected to show a profit and perhaps, like business employees, being restricted to those people who have “approved” lifestyles. Parks like this is part of the reason why we need progressives in government.
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Date: May 19, 2012
Camera: Pansonic Lumix