Re: economics, not science
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posted on
Mar 23, 2009 02:23PM
We may not make much money, but we sure have a lot of fun!
I am not a big fan of the global warming theory, although I wouldn't discount it as being possible. In any case, I am a beliver in a green lifestyle and believe whether or not the global warming theory is a fact the reduction of carbon output is a worthwhile objective.
I also believe it is becoming another government project much the same as the war on terrorism, the war on global warming is another way to reduce liberty and find a way to tax people.
When governments show considerably more restraint in their own carbon footprint and take a leadership role ... no fireworks celebrations, air force jet shows, leave less of a carbon footprint in transportation, reduce their travel for ceremonial events, avoid the use of our destruction of natural resources ... don;t think the whitehous really needs a fountain, but even if it is solar power and recycled water, the gree on St Patricks day was a method of tainiting water.
Yes these are all little things and for the most part that is all each of our indiviual contributions will be, but our "indulgences" are much less innocuous then those of government so before we jump on any band wagon lets see ifthey can begin the process by encouraging positive behaviour rather than taxxing. How about tax credits for truly feul efficient vehicles. How about no tax on the purchase of bicycles and convenient and safe locations to store them so people can take them to work.
Seems everything the government initiates is very costly to its citizens. That wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't a double standrad and the solutions were well thought out and integrated education as well as rewarding positive behaviour as part of the approach.
I have been often criticized for my stance, but few people could even begin to touch the green print our household has contributed for decades.
orgy