A point of human nature seems to be that we do not like to admit our mistakes, past or present. I'll continue to milk my cows at 6:30 AM just like my daddy and my grandaddy did, and I don't care if studies show I get more milk by milking them at sunrise. Are those that refute global warming saying they don't believe we are causing it? Or are they really saying, I see no reason to change my lifestyle because it would be admitting I am wrong.
There are so many arguments for and against wheather we are contributing to global warming. I do think this planet is in a state of balance that has lasted for 10's of thousands of years. 10,000 years ago there were not 5 billion people on the planet. Picture a teter-toter balanced level with a big heavy ball exactly centered. What happens if you roll that ball just a little one way or the other? That may be a little simple minded but you get the picture.
The planet will survive (at least until the sun goes supernova) and we will survive for quite some time. The question is...
How much more do we want to contribute to our decendants demise.
Steve  |