This I Believe

[MySunnyFlorida]

What a lovely video from such tragedy. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[LucyLadyLove]

emily!!! <3 love you

[MrReman23]

fuck her mouth.

[RobinRuler]

I do not.

[ChilarieForever]

Oh shit ! It's fucking Emily Procter ! <3 I love her ! She's awesome :D

[nika212629]

It's Emily Procter from CSI: Miami!!

[csimiamilover101]

Go Emily Procter!!! Woot!

[queenbrise]

I believe she can.i heard the message and it came from her words and now i will do my part.

[maursipan]

michelle was my friend and she was unbelievably smart, dedicated, determined, spirited and beautiful inside and out.

[MySunnyFlorida]

@maursipan so sorry for your loss.

[nevermath]

This is more a poem than an essay.

[kroikye]

I believe you have been brainwashed by unscientific bs

[postchevelle]

I belive it's time to double my carbon footprint. I believe most of the methane in our atmosphere could be eliminated if Al Gore were to sew his asshole shut.

[VanessaHudgensFan32]

Emily procter!!!!!

[NawtAyankee]

I believe:

-What happened to her is horrible.

however

-WE SHOULD TURN UP THE HEAT.

-People must realize that the world switches back and forth between cold and hot eras. At the moment we are actually in a cool era, after a cold age and the earth would probably swing back into another ice age if it weren't for our intervention and polution.

- People should reduce their carbon footprint but not act like they're the scientists that actually understand what's happening to the earth.

[abigaiL06184]

hypocrite.

[SadScarecrow]

Yep, we're definitely connected to this world and have a responsibility to it.

But, the world was once covered in ice. I'd say global warming has been going on for a while.

[ad3ly]

"People should not act like they're the scientists that actually understand what's happening to the earth."

-i think tht suits u perfectly. (reading ur second point)

[Robbaybay]

I believe in community, yes I see we're all different, but together what we can accomplish is amazing. I believe in hard work. We can achieve great things with practice and more practice. I believe in choice, no matter what the world brings, this is my life and I get to choose. We believe in progress, and we will continue to work towards what we say is possible.

We believe in the power of community, practice, choice, progress. We believe in NOW!

[taykitchens12]

Thats from the Cadets show "this I believe"

[taykitchens12]

Not this video but one of the other peoples comments

[brunettebabyyx]

awe, this is sad.

poor girl, what a beautiful essay

[PJDaSmurfer]

Holy shit!!!

It's the lady from CSI: Miami!!!!!

[MarleyMe95]

This is my favorite This I believe essay. I cried listening to her teacher read it.

[Woolylamb]

I'd like to know the size of Kate Hudson's carbon footprint as she steps down from her family jet, criss-crossing the U.S. and world.

[spareaxe]

bout the same size as yours, like you never have flown or driven in an automobile.

[johnnocanuck]

Students at Korea University in Seoul are seeing this and thinking about it. Hopefully they will be inspired to live their lives courageously. Thanks for posting it.

[johnnocanuck]

On October 7, 2006

Michelle Gardner-Quinn

was brutally murdered.

Two days before,

she submitted an essay

to her environmental studies class.

These are excerpts from her essay.

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I believe in upholding reverence for all life.

I believe that humanity has a responsibility to the earth and to the life that we share our experience with.

[johnnocanuck]

I believe that my connection to all life forms prevents me from sitting back and watching this catastrophe.

I believe that we should understand our place in our regional ecosystems and communities, and pledge our allegiance to the earth as a whole.

I believe that all creatures, whether they are found in my backyard or halfway around the globe, should not suffer as a result of human greed.

[johnnocanuck]

The reality of climate change is here and now. It is the environmental battle of our generation and generations to come.

And, in honor of all life, I am dedicating myself to preventing this worldwide ecological crisis.

And I believe that my daughter can still change the world.

[johnnocanuck]

I believe in upholding reverence for all life.

I believe that humanity has a responsibility to the earth and to the life that we share our experience with.

I believe that my connection to all life forms prevents me from sitting back and watching this catastrophe.

I believe that we should understand our place in our regional ecosystems and communities, and pledge our allegiance to the earth as a whole.

[moochielovescsi]

emily procter!

[samamas]

i am writing this essay write now and michelle is such an inspiration. she is missed dearly in the uvm community, but her words will live on.

[creeper1981]

Well said! Everything said in this video makes perfect sense to me...

[DWORVAK]

One year ago I was in agony with the rest of my community, anticipating the worst, hoping for the best. I continue to think about Michelle, I can't help to. I walked up that same hill many times when I was 21. And freakishly, I found out after her murder that I lived directly behind the monster who killed her for 8 years.

[orioles785]

I felt the exact same way as you. I actually transferred from Goucher College to UVM, the same time Michelle did the same and I am also an Environmental Studies Major at UVM. Michelle is an inspiration to us all.

[orioles785]

I am currently doing the exact same assignment in my Environmental Studies class that Michelle's "I Believe" essay is from.

[PatFobare]

My heart remains broken for this wonderful woman and her family. I am thrilled to see her work in such a positive format. Congrats on a fine film.

[cannotcook]

Beautiful, just beautiful...

[tom500k]

Splendid response to tragedy!

I'm working on a docmentary on the positive impact of women's growing political power and would be honored if you gave me permission to use a few scenes from your splendid video.

[damoncason]

HI

First off let me say thank you so much for your interest in my film. I am glad that it touched you enough to make such a great offer. Unfortunately I can not grant you your request. Since all the woman that participated are Screen Actor Members Live Earth had to follow their rules. Because of this the film can only be used on free broadcast media. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but again from one film maker to another thank you. It makes me feel good that you would ask.

Damon

[greenmeupscottie]

I'm so glad that her spirit and message lives on. What an incredible loss to humanity. Blessings on Michelle and all of her loved ones.

[Coal2Diamonds]

What a wonderful tribute to Michelle. May she rest in peace.

[vshogun79]

It is people like Michelle who have the mind and heart to save our home from the greed of man. Although I did not know her, her spirit will forever be a part of my life.

[dinagq]

Michelle's spirit shines brighter than the brightest star.

[Suzbekistan]

This is such a powerful video. I can't watch it without tears streaming down my face. This was such a tragedy, and I'm so glad that Michelle is still doing her important work! My heart goes out to her friends and family! Thanks for keeping her alive in our hearts and minds. Love, Suzy

[kroot11]

michelle, I believe that you will and have changed the world.

[calleigh73]

This girl was really an angel :D

I'm glad people did something for her.

[aartilove]

your words are in my heart and mind forever darling. i hope i can live the dreams we shared. see you when i get there.

[DuCaineFan]

aww, this made me cry. its amazing what a person can do. i wish there is hope for the family and the poem was amazing