Powerless in Seattle

[Michael J. Mc Avoy Sr.]

Well,

If we, the USA, spent kazillions, to make everything more earth friendly 
as they say, China, India and whom ever would go on doing what they do 
with out a care in the world as to how the planet is doing health wise. 
 I don't think the warming thing is a real factor.  What no one seems to 
admit, that one approaching 60 understands, everything only lasts so 
long.  We humans are using the planet up and at some point enough is 
enough and that is that, unless of course we wipe ourselves out a little 
early with a nuclear mishap.

I think the real fear we face is books.  Yes, books.  This Iraq thing, 
for the most part right now is over a book.  These people are killing 
each other over what is written in a book and if they had their way they 
would very much enjoy killing great numbers of us in the process, which 
gets back to the nuclear thingie.  As I watched 9/11 unfold I remembered 
the duck and cover drills in grade school in Pittsburgh PA, steel 
capital of the world and a prime target.  The knot in my stomach was 
back.  The Russians understood, clearly, that if you launch a strike we 
will turn you cities into glass floored, self lighting parking lots. 
 These people (Mideast) are just running a tally on the number of 
virgins waiting for them.

Bet you never thought this thread would ever end up here.

Mike McAvoy