Princely duties. 10.06.10.

Sir,
in a sneering 'Commentary' (Times 10.06) Oliver Kamm accuses Prince Charles of being unscientific and of 'mumbo-jumbo' in addressing the causes of environmental degradation and economic collapse head-on.
It is precisely because the Prince identifies 'you and me' and our desire to consume as the cause that his observations are so compelling, scientific, you might say. It is we who objectify Nature as the enemy, or at the very least as a thing to be put to our own use.
Neither can Mr. Kamm refute, scientifically, the Prince's proposition that 'the desire for financial profit ignores spiritual teachings.'
If only other public figures, whether scientific or otherwise) would say what the Prince, with wisdom and courage (yes, it takes courage, Mr.Kamm) dares to say i.e. that 'it would help if the world reduced its desire to consume.'
Prince Charles does have a duty to foster debate and insight through the public arena as well as through his own work. He does so with a brilliance, a passion, a sense of responsibility that is truly inspiring.
Or would Oliver Kamm rather he had no opinion?

Yours,
Louise Stothard.