Lucile Miller and George Hostetler
Recorded
June 9, 2022
Archived
June 9, 2022
50:25 minutes
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Id:
ddv001774
Description
One Small Step partners Lucile Miller (77) and George Hostetler (74) share their views on the war in Ukraine, education, equality and equity, and addressing climate change.Subject Log / Time Code
George (G) shares how his Mennonite upbringing shaped his political views, and talks about how his views as a pacifist have been challenged in light of the war in Ukraine.
Lucile (L) talks about her master’s degree in environmental studies and about volunteering with the League of Women Voters.
G remembers his father, who taught him to work with his hands, as his biggest influence. Lucile shares how Rachel Carson was a big influence for her and her interest in the environment.
G describes himself as an Independent who is concerned about the common good, and they discuss their views on how public education is funded.
L describes herself as a moderate Democrat who believes in equality before the law.
G and L discuss the difference between equality and equity, and consider the governor’s school demographic make up as an example.
G and L discuss the US’s reliance on fossil fuels, and discuss the US’s participation in the Paris Climate Accords.
L and G share their views on the filibuster.
L and G talk about gun control.
G and L share their hopes, fears, and aspirations for the future of the country.
Participants
- Lucile Miller
- George Hostetler