I am a friend of nature. I am an Eagle Scout. I am a conservationist. I go camping. I fish. I bike. I hike. I’ve raised money for keeping green space in our community from being turned into strip centers and town homes. I’ve built trails, reclaimed camp sites, and have planted quite literally hundreds of trees. Above all, I look forward to passing on the greatness of the outdoors to my own children some day. The environment is an issue that is very near and dear to my heart.

But it is a quality of life issue.