REFLECTOR: Global Warming

Thu Aug 17 07:27:23 CDT 2006

Fred,

Global Warming is not a science, it is a religion. I find it quite 
arrogant to think we have the power to change the weather. Now if you 
are a believer of this religion, I just ask for you to have someone 
create a hurricane or something a little simpler like a tornado or even 
just make it rain on demand. I will be there in your corner the day you 
can make that happen.

But for now, this is about building an aircraft we all really love.

Lets keep it there,

Richard

Fred Marconi wrote:
> Dear friends:
>  
> To all that were supportive, thank your for the kind words.  Also 
> thank you to those that have shown the other side of the coin.  My 
> concern was not political but rather one that should concern us all.  
> We cannot deny that we do pollute the earth and that the world 
> population is placing great demands on mother nature.  Al Gore or not 
> this is not debatable, it's a scientific fact.  No one can argue that 
> there are more people on earth today that they were 500 years ago.  
> The earth is not flat.
>  
> As a pilot now more than a builder, for I  completed my project two 
> years ago,  I am not happy for the days I cannot fly due to severe 
> weather conditions.  If what we are doing is having an effect on my, 
> our,  ability to be on the air, I would like to take the actions 
> necessary to make a change.
>  
> We spend a great deal of time in constructing an airplane that is not 
> for short hops but rather for long distance travel.  Weather becomes a 
> big issue to us when wanting to reach our destination.  IFR is 
> interesting but I do enjoy the clear skies and being able to see 
> mother earth when I fly, the sights are awesome.
>  
> Just a thought,
> Fred
> N244FM
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Kent Murley <mailto:kent at orbital.aero>
>     *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>     <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
>     *Sent:* Monday, August 14, 2006 1:11 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Global Warming
>
>     Good for you, Fred, for speaking up. Only with open minded
>     discussion do issues get addressed or solved. People that go out
>     of their way to deny there is an issue offend me because they tend
>     to be wrong in the long run, yet never see or admit they were wrong.
>
>     Off-topic? That's BS. Only a few of us could afford the time or
>     money to attend the fly-ins at Rough River, Grayson Co., or
>     Airventure but we didn't whine or post offensive remarks about
>     other posts about motels and rendezvous.
>
>     Off-topic, eh? An issue about advances in engine efficiency and
>     emissions in a forum about experimental airplanes? According to
>     people who claim that it is off-topic, the only proper venue for
>     the issue of global warming is in a room full of ecologists with
>     no political pull. In my experience such vociferous people are
>     afraid of change for monetary or other selfish reasons.
>
>     I don't agree gasohol is the way to go (and my parents put me
>     through college raising corn) but I applaud Fred for speaking up
>     against those who wear blinders or those who see the big picture
>     and try to weasel out of it with negativity and bullying. If you
>     can't say anything nice...
>
>     If your posts respond to anyone in a negative manner I wish you'd
>     just grow up. Maybe take kindergarten again. Think before you
>     press Send.
>
>
>
>     "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
>     individuals can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that
>     ever has."  Margaret Mead
>
>     Kent Murley
>
>
>
>
>
>     Fred Marconi wrote:
>>     Dear Friends:
>>      
>>     I know this site is not to be used for things other than airplane
>>     issues but this concern merits attention by all and we as pilots
>>     must take action in finding and promoting engines that are more
>>     efficient and cleaner for the environment, even find ways in
>>     converting our present engines to gasohol. 
>>      
>>     Last night I saw the movie "Inconvenient Truth"  I highly
>>     recommend it, not as it would be nice but as something of
>>     urgency.  It is a root awakening to what is happening in the
>>     world today and what WILL happen in our lifetime if we do not
>>     take action.  Our future and that of our children is most
>>     definitely at stake. 
>>      
>>     Please forward this message to as many people as you know.
>>      
>>     The web sites below should be of interest.
>>      
>>     Fred
>>      
>>     http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/
>>      
>>     http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_headlines.asp?id9&c=7
>>     <http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_headlines.asp?id9&c=7>
>>
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