REFLECTOR: Global Warming

[Carl Hoffman]

Global Warming is neither Science or Religion. It's Politics!

Richard J. Gentil wrote:

> 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?id=119&c=7
>>>     <http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_headlines.asp?id=119&c=7>
>>>
>>
>>
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