Beam me to Planet Gore !
Posted on 01/13/2009 6:31:11 AM PST by presidio9
The purpose of my letter today is to express my view on global warming, a view that is in opposition to contemporary thought and one many readers will find disagreeable. However, before rendering a judgment on my view, I'd like the reader to stay with me to the end because you may be pleasantly surprised where I land.
I don't believe that the human use of carbons to fuel our energy needs is the cause of global warming, if global warming even exists. That's my opinion, straight and simple. The context of this letter makes it unnecessary to explain how I came to these conclusions.
Here's the surprise: What if my view is wrong? What if the Earth is warming as a result of human activity? What if the result of our use of carbons to fuel our energy needs means dire consequences for the world? Folks, the simple truth is this: We cannot afford to get this one wrong. For those of you reading this who also agree that global warming is not real, I'll say it again: We cannot afford to get this one wrong. If all sides can agree on one tenet, we can move forward and solve this problem.
It is not only the threat of global warming that results from the use of carbon-based energy. The threat of terrorism and oil-based war is strengthened with each barrel of oil we purchase from countries who would see our way of life destroyed. Thus, it is equally important that we drastically reduce the use of oil if we are to also reduce the potential for the global catastrophe that results from terrorism and war. Reducing and eventually eliminating our dependence on oil will do more to keep America safe than a two million man army.
Changing the way we use and produce energy will not be easy. It will require government policy that encourages, and in some cases mandates, better behavior by our corporate citizens. In the end, however, the real strength to fight this good fight will not come from any government, at least not any government with a clear understanding of the rights of its citizens. No, the real strength must come from each of us. We can, and we must, make better decisions about our use of energy, in effect reducing our global footprint by carefully and thoughtfully choosing better methods of transportation as well as reducing our consumption of products that have little value to our lives and that are filling our landfills unnecessarily. We must do everything we can to buy locally — that is, products grown or made in our communities, in our country and in our hemisphere. If we are to reduce and eliminate our need for carbon-based fuels, there will need to be a shift in consumer spending unlike any in the history of our country.
For the reasons above, it is every American citizen's patriotic duty to do all they can to reduce their use of energy. The War of Energy Independence we must now fight is more important than any war we have ever fought. But this war will be fought peacefully, without the loss of a single life. And, once President, it ought to be a central theme in Mr. Obama's energy policy.
That we agree or do not agree on global warming is unimportant. Let's all agree on this: We cannot get it wrong. The path to energy independence will be difficult and at times painful. The alternatives — terrorism, oil-based wars, environmental disaster — may all loom on the horizon if we do not act. It is my fervent belief that Americans are up to the task and that ultimately we will prevail. So, as we begin 2009, a year of much change, I call upon every American to immediately take on this challenge and work toward an energy independent country that is more secure for all who are blessed to live within its shores.
Mark to read later.
...and the Chinese, Wes?
What about them? Free pass to “get this one wrong”? Hmmmm?
Climate Research NewsClick on POGW graphic for full GW rundown
Ping me if you find one I've missed.
Here lies Wes Moore. Four slugs from a .44. No Wes no more.
That’s about how I feel about idiots who believe we have to redo everything energy-wise because of a hoax.
Oh, and I’m not calling for violence, just releasing my pent-up disdain for such idiocy.
where’s the barf alert?
Maybe he will rethink his position when the snow in most of N.H. and Maine stays on the ground into june. Maybe.
How stupid. You could apply this reasoning to the scenario of your choice. Comet or asteriod striking earth, nearby supernova, alien invasion, zombie outbreak, silver surfer, etc.
Right now, during her confirmation hearings, Kerry is lecturing Sen. Clinton about the importance of worrying about Climate change.
“Fight global warming now”
” I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the
air “ - I Corinthians 9:26
However, resulting to boneheaded alternatives (such as burning non-organic ethanol) could be disastrous.
resulting = resorting
How stupid, indeed.
If all sides can agree on one tenet, we can move forward and solve this problem.
Lets agree that there is no “problem”....why can’t we agree with that one tenet?
Stupid article.
Whatever you say, sweetie, is just fine by me.
Flawed premise for an argument. First, Wes presumes the warming he suspects, is unnatural to the planet. Second, Wes presumes it is a bad thing. Maybe wes should first start from a defensible position and then start picking fights.
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