VOLUNTARY -VS- LIGHTING LAWS

America is a land of laws, all triggered by a REVOLUTION! But in my humble opinion some laws--lighting laws and ordinances, for example-- cause more problems than they solve.

Most Americans don’t like to be told what to do; don’t like the threat and coercion of laws, regulations, ordinances. Understandable. After all, America started with a REVOLUTION!

It is very difficult and publicly visible to legislate and enforce quality of life issues, such as proper nighttime lighting. People perceive that more light equals more and better safety and security at night.

I believe we can rescue the Milky Way from wasteful light pollution using voluntary actions, especially if we use common sense, not confrontation.

But you must be willing to act. You must be willing to ignite a DARK SKY REVOLUTION in your own community to save the Milky Way.

MONEY may compel you to start a DARK SKY REVOLUTION where you live! Americans waste about $2 Billion every year--$5 Million every night-- as more and more wasteful light shines up into the sky, not down on us!

The DARK SKY INITIATIVE is not an organization...no dues, no fees, no membership drives, no subscriptions, no staff, no devisive group politics, no bureaucracy, no, no, no... Well, you get the point. I wish to work alone.

Please do not misinterpret my solitary effort as the ONLY way to save starlight from wasteful light pollution. There are other ways. This is my own approach. If you can invent a better, faster, less intrusive way... GO FOR IT! And initiate a DARK SKY REVOLUTION in your community!