[Openurmind]

I agree, the biggest problem I see is the polar extremism on both sides. There really is a middle ground compromise that will work for both sides and the environment too. but both sides refuse to even discuss it. It is all or nothing.

Next spring we are going to work on our 10 acres on the rim of the Grand canyon. But unlike city minded people we are not going to clear cut it. We bought it because we like being among those trees. So we will only clear needed “spots” in between the trees and live with and among them.

I enjoyed talking with you. :) But I have to hit the sack, been a long day and Grandma just got home from being out of town for two weeks beating on Grandkids. Please have a great evening! Maybe we can pick it up again tomorrow. :)

[Jamestown1630]

"a middle ground compromise that will work for both sides and the environment too. but both sides refuse to even discuss it. It is all or nothing."

I'm not sure that leftists see any 'middle ground'. They are the ones who are in it for 'all or nothing' - that's their way, because in most of their minds, this isn't a practical problem - it's an ideological one.

And that is why we have an impasse.