Posted by 10derHeart on February 6, 2009, at 20:03:40
In reply to Re: Jay - I'm not mad at you... » TexasChic, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on February 6, 2009, at 17:17:29
Just to be fair, it seems (and I could be wrong but since you posted back to me, not TC) it was my links that may have upset you. I regret that happening.
I just thought it was interesting. That so many would be willing to sign their names to that petition and allow it publicized, rejecting specific assertions on 'global warming." I thought it would contribute other ideas and texture to the thread. I could have been wrong.
I didn't read it that they rejected all climate change in general, or even that our activities are causing things - just that they rejected that agreement in 1997, and similar agreements. I don't have any idea what each of the 31,000+ believe precisely on each aspect of the issue. Or why they do.
I don't think being skeptical about specific statements out there re "warming" and caring about doing things to protect and preserve the Earth are mutually exclusive. I think pretty much along the lines of what seldom wrote. What scientists say doesn't influence me in my efforts to recycle and save water, electricity and so on every day. I just do it because it seems right and makes so much sense. Waste is waste. Pollution pollutes - I can see it with my untrained, unscientific eyes. I've lived in Los Angeles and Seoul, ROK, where breathing is scary.
It was never about political parties, or anything. BTW, I am a registered Independent and try my hardest to vote my heart, soul and conscience on issues in elections. So difficult at times with many complex issues and competing priorities. I do the best I can.
I don't think you're "so bad." Having differing points of view doesn't make others "bad." Following or not following civility guidelines, site rules, whatever - sometimes, never, all the time - isn't my criteria for deciding any Babblers are "good" or "bad." (If I adopt that mindset, I will resign as a deputy immediately.) To me, that would be awfully simplistic, unsupportive and unproductive.
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