US is the no. 1 polluter in the world

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Well, if we do not consume it seems the world goes into an economic tailspin. Can't have your cake and eat it too.

Yes, it is heavy a burden you have to carry. All that much consummation really eats away life quality and makes you unsensitive to the easy, the simple joys of life. Maybe the third world delivering those ressources and second world producers of items you buy, should pay you compensation for your sufferings?!

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Yes, it is heavy a burden you have to carry. All that much consummation really eats away life quality and makes you unsensitive to the easy, the simple joys of life. Maybe the third world delivering those ressources and second world producers of items you buy, should pay you compensation for your sufferings?!

Oh, I'm sorry Skybird, I did not make the rules. I'm just required to live by them. Simply put, so do you. Shameful for you to say this as VW makes cars in friggin Mexico....yes sir, no issue there in this developing backwards country. VW is represented in all 5 continents. China makes parts for the cars. Watch the stones inside that glass house you are living in. BTW, how would you on the other side of the world know anything about me becoming 'insenstive' about the simple joys of life? You have no idea and it will remain so for a person who openly admits to wanting to live in a place were you do not see much of people. You really warm the cockles of my heart with your dissertation concerning third world countries. BTW, these countries are lesser developed. Get it right.

You just posted his today;

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbi...129_521712.htm

[AVGWarhawk]

But, if you're really serious about fixing the pollution problems, throw out your computer, phone and television, and anything else made of plastic, shut of your electricity if it comes from a coal-fired plant, and live in a tent - or else you're not doing your part!

This would seem to be the answer Steve but our lives are based around these things. Urban sprawl, the commute to work, etc. Well except for Skybird. His country does not stink nor does the manufactures seek lower wage earners to build their cars.