[Lord Nelson]

I do distinguish between environmentalists and conservationists. A conservationist is a positive thinker. Someone who is willing to look rationally at new ideas and new sources of energy. An environmentalist is a religious fanatic, worshiping mother earth.

Indeed, I believe there is a nobility to being careful with our money and resources. But I believe it should be the marketplace that regulates this. For example, water usage should be charged per cubic yard used. By using a flat fee we do not encourage good water management.

[biblewonk]

We get charged by the gallon here. It's 1/7th of a penny per gallon.

I think that a few more governmental controls to curb our energy waste would be a good thing. I don't believe the market should always dictate everything.