LIVE EARTH

LIVE EARTH AS I SEE IT

 

A tongue in cheek digression and a reality check.

 

I could not help but think as I read about the LIVE EARTH celebrations over the weekend that we must surely be premature in our rush to preserving the earth.  It seems to me that we have another problem that needs to be resolved first.  There are some mid east fanatics turned terrorists who have vowed to kill all who do not share their ideology. Aren't we brushing that problem under the rug and rushing off to solve another one that may need attention but is secondary to the crises we have? 

 

I do believe that we need to be aware of "climate change", "earth warming" and the environment in general.  We have an inherent obligation to pursue sensible actions and habits that reflect good stewardship.  However, we really need to concentrate our attention on resolving the greater issue that faces us in the Mideast - terrorism?  Insofar as I am concerned, I have no desire to leave a pristine environment for the terrorists to enjoy while they make the lives of my descendants a living hell.

 

Bible reading people have long believed the threat of civilization's demise is preordained.  The Bible calls it "fire".  Is global warming  another "inner net discovery" by the former Vice President?

 

As for Democratic Presidential Candidate, John Edwards, who has said that the "War on Terrorism" is simply a bumper sticker, he should know.   He gained his relevance as a "old bumper sticker"? 

 

I am willing to believe in the need to improve the environment, when the rest of the World is ready to believe that we need to improve the attitude in the Mid-East.  Let's get first things first.