Wilson uses the general stereotypes of the two groups to address the rather

unproductiveness of the groups; pinpointed are the two groups-environmentalists and their
critics. This essay highlights on the fact that both groups are appealing to pathos, as opposed to
the ethos side of the argument. There is no use of statistics or any evidence to back up in any of
the statements made, the arguments are both based off of emotion and opinion.
Wilson satirizes how environmentalists eat, sleep, and breathe mother nature. His
position on the standpoint is extremely sarcastic and he is negatively promoting
environmentalists in comparison to private landowners. Private landowners know whats best for
and the extent of their land in Wilsons opinion. In entirety the argument stands to be extremely
unproductive because regardless of the opinions Wilson expressed, nobody will change what
they are doing to support a cause they are involved with; specifically, environmentalists.
The author misrepresents both groups; he does so in a way because he makes both seem
extravagantly provincial solely based off one point or opinion.
The critics of the environmentalists are only even apparent because of their connections
to the powerful corporate world. They dont focus on the environment and leave that discussion
up to those who do focus on the environment. They continuously make a point that the
government is not the biggest problem the world has.
Wilson tries to show the two as separates whose opinions are seemingly different when
both seem to highlight the point that we should let other people handle the problems with the
environment. Throughout this piece Edward O. Wilson is trying to show the audience what was
always true as opposed to the outlandish statements made by both sides regarding the other.