On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > As one of the heretics who disavows Al Gore sainthood, I'm not sure sharing > our experiences has any merit beyond the joy of reminiscing. I fall in the > category of the "Deniers", Here's where I sit on this: Al Gore notwithstanding, the overwhelming majority of real, working scientists involved in the issue agree that it's very likely that mankind is not helping. And, in general, they don't seem to have a stake in the matter. Could all these guys be wrong? Well, sure. But if they're wrong and we clean things up anyway what does it hurt? Fresher air? Nicer weather? Maybe fewer hurricanes and more polar bears? An entirely new set of industries and businesses? And maybe the Mark Sanders Cap-and-Trade Center. On the other hand, if *you're* wrong but your side prevails then we leave this earth in a much worse mess than we have any right to. So I figure, what the heck. Let's try to get to zero impact. That way there won't be any debate. If it gets warmer then it's entirely natural. If it gets colder then so-be-it. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Dec 16 2008 - 10:10:43 PST
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