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Subject: Re: CryoNet #19211 - #19221
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:52:51 +1000

>Can I retain my sanity when I agree with the unelected Texas 
>simpleton that the Kyoto Treaty is a bunch of crap foisted on unsuspecting 
>political leaders by an army of ideologically tainted environment 
>'scientists?' How do we fight back against this most destructive form of 
>political correctness? Any ideas?

I'm not sure you can (retain your sanity)....  I share your irritation with
the lack of positivity and optimism that is being perpetuated through the
doomsday thinking that you scorn, however certain realities cannot be
denied. The reason for criticising the Kyoto Protocol it is that is way too
weak. Not demanding enough. Of course refusing to sign the Kyoto Protocol
doesn't have to mean a complete shirking of responsibility in relation to
sustainable alternative energy development. However, I don't what your govt.
is doing but I know ours is shirking reponsiblility in favour of protecting
jobs and economic growth. Very irresponsible and short-sighted if you ask
me, we shall see. As for fighting back,... I'm not sure why you want to
fight back. What's your postition? Don't you think that Global Warming is a
threat? Or do you think that it is overhyped? If the threat weren't so great
because preventative measures were evident I might agree but I don't see
anything adequate being done about it in my corner of the world. Although I
did hear of one scientist researching a means of transforming greenhouse
gases to a harmless form... it's a big problem but perhaps a solution can be
found.


optimistic in spite of it all,
Tracey Simon

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