Doug wrote:
50tonloco wrote:
What do I do about enviormentilists at my school who think i'm some kind of earth hater because I like coal, how do I explain that I like it because of trains and stop them from thinking that I am wierd,
Any ideas?
Welcome to the world of complex issues. You are going to have to learn that some people have made up their minds and nothing is going to change them.
You have looked at the facts that you have and come to a conclusion and they have done the same, but come to a different conclusion.
My suggestion would be to study the issues and make up your mind and stand by your decision. Being the only one in your school that believes it doesn't make it a wrong decision.
You may want to post specific issues and comments other students have made and get specific answers.
Well, I have a terrible confession to make to everyone. I am GUILTY of contributing to "global warming"! Al Gore would shoot me if he could! Why? Because I heat my house with COAL! So, there you have it!
Will I ever stop? Yes, but only after the global warming alarmists have seen to it that I can't get it anymore.
In the meantime, perhaps what we need for people like me are some bumper stickers that say "I BURN COAL" or maybe, "PROUD TO HEAT WITH COAL".
Actually, I do recognize that global warming might be an issue but my suspicion of the true cause is the massive world-wide deforestation that has been occurring over the last hundred years or so, not from coal.
So, let's save the trees and bring back underground mining! (Preferably with tracks and ore cars)
Regards,
Fred M. Cain.