State of the Earth

My forever love of "Planet Earth" live is well-known on Set List.  This post is not a reflection of that version, however.  Instead, I thought I would write about the state of our planet Earth.

Every January, by the rule of the Constitution, the President of the United States is required to present the State of the Union.  The state of our Union has not been sound for quite some time and in my lifetime, I hope a president will say such.

Scientists constantly raise concerns over the state of the Earth.  There is no set month to make an address.  There is no rule of law to require scientists to make an address.  The state of the Earth is declining.

Earth is our only home.  There is one collective group of residents - from human beings to all other living creatures.  In a healthy state, Earth is all we have to survive.  In a damaged state, Earth is all we have.  We must not destroy such a precious globe...

...But we do, from global warming to endangered species.

...We destroy our Earth with every bout of hatred amongst each other. 

Hate is a vicious word that is best reserved for those who created hell while living.  Yet in the 21st Century, hate has become a common word used loosely.  My response - really?

Our Planet Earth is weak. 

Appreciate what we have so that "Planet Earth" live can still be enjoyed.