He makes some valid points. We don't need more government regulation. What we need is for people to stop being selfish and realize that what we do today affects future generations. Rather than fighting wars for control of oil fields we could be investing in clean energy. I'm not a scientist and I don't know what that would entail. I also recognize that we may be several decades from finding a viable alternative to what currently fuels our country. But taking the stance that, "oh well, it is what it is. I can't do anything about it." or "If America does something about it, it won't matter because other countries are just as bad." is not a constructive state of mind.
There also comes a point of diminishing returns and I would rather spend capital fixing more pressing issues than sinking billions into not-yet-ready-for-prime-time energy products and forcing the environmental adgenda/products down others throats. When we are close to splitting hairs regarding the cleanliness of air and water I start to feel like someone is too closely tied to their personal agenda. But that is me and I would rather see personal responsibility reign supreme than embrace any type of fascism, environmental or otherwise.
Exactly, Chet. I object to wasting tax dollars (or Chinese credit) to line the pockets of Al Gore and Solyndra. Al Gore and his ilk are to environmentalism what Al Sharpton is to equality and civil rights.
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Mattlockhart 10 years, 10 months ago
He makes some valid points. We don't need more government regulation. What we need is for people to stop being selfish and realize that what we do today affects future generations. Rather than fighting wars for control of oil fields we could be investing in clean energy. I'm not a scientist and I don't know what that would entail. I also recognize that we may be several decades from finding a viable alternative to what currently fuels our country. But taking the stance that, "oh well, it is what it is. I can't do anything about it." or "If America does something about it, it won't matter because other countries are just as bad." is not a constructive state of mind.
"Around the world, it's the most prosperous nations that now have the cleanest air and water. "
China: #2 in GDP
http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52d7c5a469beddfa51537d7d/if-you-want-to-see-sunrise-in-china-you-have-to-watch-it-on-this-giant-outdoor-screen.jpg">http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/52d7c5a469beddfa51537d7d/if-you-want-to-see-sunrise-in-china-you-have-to-watch-it-on-this-giant-outdoor-screen.jpg
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Chet_Manly 10 years, 10 months ago
There also comes a point of diminishing returns and I would rather spend capital fixing more pressing issues than sinking billions into not-yet-ready-for-prime-time energy products and forcing the environmental adgenda/products down others throats. When we are close to splitting hairs regarding the cleanliness of air and water I start to feel like someone is too closely tied to their personal agenda. But that is me and I would rather see personal responsibility reign supreme than embrace any type of fascism, environmental or otherwise.
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elsueco 10 years, 9 months ago
Exactly, Chet. I object to wasting tax dollars (or Chinese credit) to line the pockets of Al Gore and Solyndra. Al Gore and his ilk are to environmentalism what Al Sharpton is to equality and civil rights.
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Chet_Manly 10 years, 9 months ago
Ha! I had not related the two before & I always love a good analogy. Thanks.
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