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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

>  Even if this theory is true, we should still take steps to minimize 
> pollution,
> lower emissions and greenhouse gas.

Yes. The global warming issue is ultimately useful only if it heightens 
awareness of sound Earth stewardship. Common sense tells us that we would 
live better lives and leave Gaia in better shape for our grandchildren if 
we did those things that reduce our dependency on finite resources, 
eliminate pollution of air, water and soil, eliminate our use of chemicals 
that do not self-destruct, and simply remember that we all live downstream.

Alas, gold is god, greed is pandemic and the common people want more, more, 
more. The few of us who strive to live ecologically sound lives are of 
little effect on the large scene. Who can blame third-world peoples for 
wanting what we fat Americans have enjoyed for a hundred years? The 
international scene reminds me of the final days of the Roman Empire. The 
level of corruption amongst politicians and business people is so bad and 
the populace is so lethargic that I question my small sacrifices made out 
of respect for the land. They waste while I recycle.

I am optimistic about my pessimism only when I read an inspirational story 
about how someone somewhere who has consequential stature sees the big 
picture and is fighting the good fight. My bottom-line belief that sustains 
me is that the truth will out. Right now it appears a very long wait.