I think Al Gore is showing some true colors ranting about ignoring the United States and urging the world to pursue a "new global regime" base on a "moral imperitive". Never mind science.
As usuall, the only solution governments can ever come up with is to tax it and hope the issue goes away. But as we have seen in the United States over our history, increase taxation does not eliminate hunger, poor education or poverty, if anything, it makes them worse.
For the record, I am not suggesting that the planet is not increasing in temperature. What I am suggesting is we do not know if this is a natural cycle or if humans have contributed to it. Based on studies I have read, I see a powerful arguement for natural cycles over man made emissions. Having said that, though, I would like nothing more than to see us become independent from oil and to do better for our enviroment. But we must do it in a scientifically sound manner rather than the folly displayed by Gore and his ilk.
As usuall, the only solution governments can ever come up with is to tax it and hope the issue goes away. But as we have seen in the United States over our history, increase taxation does not eliminate hunger, poor education or poverty, if anything, it makes them worse.
For the record, I am not suggesting that the planet is not increasing in temperature. What I am suggesting is we do not know if this is a natural cycle or if humans have contributed to it. Based on studies I have read, I see a powerful arguement for natural cycles over man made emissions. Having said that, though, I would like nothing more than to see us become independent from oil and to do better for our enviroment. But we must do it in a scientifically sound manner rather than the folly displayed by Gore and his ilk.
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The US Committee on the Environment and Public Works is a great link to have stored. Lots of valuable stuff on the politics of global warming. One thought that goes through my mind is that this is a last ditch attempt by the 60's/70'socialists to impose their agenda on the US. Clearer minds must prevail!
I agree Mike, the earth has warmed, but I don't think the warming is a dangerous warming and I tend to believe is more of a natural warming which has been seen throughout the ages.
I, too, want to better our environment, but I think we can do it in a scientifically and economicallly sound manner.
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