Bill, I see global warming as THE problem, as it is the end result of all of the other very valid issues you raised. And, I totally agree with you on people not wanting to confront those issues. Wyoming is a prime example of the fossil fuels boys and the beef industry pairing up to keep their slush fund going and they don't give a damn what it does to anyone, including the citizens of their states and Cheney is one of the prime examples of that kind of crap.

Fionn and Ebbie, that is not the half of it with Alaska if Dubya gets his way. For my take on his plans for the Arctic Coastal Plain, please click here.

PeterT, we are just going to have to work harder to un-enthrall ourselves, eh? Well put, nice to see you on here.

kat