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Re: America actually booed at climate conference.
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Originally Posted by MareTranquility
Well, Dais, I think you can see now what kind of attitude is prevalent in the US and I'm afraid that this isn't going to change until we get a painful wakeup call--9/11 was one, but didn't manage to make the point. The American people are arrogant because they feel powerful and they willfully remain ignorant of those they look down on. Many people here truly believe that it isn't possible for humans to damage the ecosystems that we all depend on for our clean air and water. Another large segment are religious and believe that these are the END TIMES, therefore we don't need to do anything to solve the problems around us because Jesus is coming and He's going to take care of it. Pride goeth before a fall.
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Well, Mare, those are a lot of gratuitous assumptions you make about those who oppose Kyoto and the conference. Congratulations on posting such evidence of another emotional approach to the two sides of the issue - scientific and policy.
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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them; speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition
Last edited by Si modo; 12-17-2007 at 10:26 AM.
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