Day 8 - "There can be no greater issue than conservation in this country."

Why do you think the U.S. government spends so much on conservation?

The U.S. government spends so much on conservation to allow their future generation to know about their past and tradition. It can also be used for tourism purposes. People would come just to see these special, old buildings as they are rich in history and tradition. Also, President Theodore Roosevelt says that conservation is essential as it could prevent wildlife and plants from facing extinction. When animals and plants become extinct, it could impact the eco-system. 

America keeps old monuments and buildings as a way to show the next generation the buildings that they treasure such as the museum which is steeped in history. 

~Aqilah, 4/2


I think it is because conserving is much cheaper than tearing down or destroying buildings. Refusing to tear down these old buildings could also mean that they are full of history and valuable. Hence, the U.S. government spends so much money to conserve them.

~Rong Xian, 3/8

The US government spends so much on conservation to allow their future generation to know about the past. This gives them a sense of identity and vicariously, a sense of solidarity. It will also give a boost to tourism. People would come just to see these old buildings as they hold so much historical significance.

~Ashley Tan Si Hui, 3/8

With the decreasing biodiversity of the place, it is of key importance to protect what remaining things we have left ion Earth. Because they want a future for their children, conservation is definitely important, especially in a place like New York City where concrete and steel buildings triumph over plants.

~Goh Muxi, 3/8

Is this necessary? Should the Singapore government do the same? Include your thoughts, and feelings.

Singapore frequently destroys old buildings to make way for new ones due to our limited land. Singapore, unlike USA, does not refurbish important monumental buildings and preserve those which could potentially give us a sense of solidarity and identity. An example would be the Kallang Stadium. Although they are renewing the stadium, it cannot be said to hold the same historical value as its original building. I feel that the Singapore government should make a concerted effort to keep certain monuments and perhaps refurbish them as I would like to show my children and grandchildren the heritage of our country. 

~Aqilah, 4/2

These efforts are necessary and the government should do the same because when certain things are destroyed, they are gone forever. The feeling and the value of these things would be gone. It would be very difficult to re-create them once they are lost.

~Rong Xian, 3/8