REFLECTOR: Global Warming

[Richard Riley]

It is with great regret that I must unsubscribe from this froum.  I 
sincerely thank the moderator for his work, and wish you all the best 
in your projects.

At 05:14 AM 8/17/2006, you 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: <mailto:kent at orbital.aero>Kent Murley
>To: <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>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.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/
>>
>>http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_headlines.asp?id=119&c=7
>
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