[dufekin]

Unlike many conservatives, I believe that we haven't done enough to ensure clean air and clean water in this country. But I don't blame Bush; he has taken the initiative to present possible plans to the Congress. The Congress--in no small part because of the Democrats like Kerry--has done nothing.

So it's good that we got these new rules. If only they'd require some of these off-road vehicles to have mufflers!

[!1776!]

Unlike many conservatives, I believe that we haven't done enough to ensure clean air and clean water in this country.

Conservatives have been beat over the head with the environment for so long, most don't know how to react to such improvements in any other way than to belittle them.

Personally, I think environmental issues are ripe for conservatives to control, and finally implement in an effective, efficient manner. Responsibility, the primary value of conservatism in my opinion, is the key. That includes all types of responsibilities - including environmental. Liberals generally deny responsibility by placing blame elsewhere and asking someone else to clean up the mess. Conservatives could re-build the "environmental buracracy" into a workable system that places emphasis on meeting goals instead of filling out paperwork.

I agree, this is a step forward.

[been_lurking]

Unlike many conservatives, I believe that we haven't done enough to ensure clean air and clean water in this country.

Just how much are you willing to pay for a loaf of bread or a potato before you start screaming about the food prices?

This rule will simply add costs to food production, and the consumer will pay those costs.

Clean or dirty -- there isn't much nutrition in a breath of air or glass of water.

[snopercod]

Would you mind telling me specifically what "pollution" you are concerned about.

[Sub-Driver]

agree....