A swing of opinion on Global Warming in America?

troopie · 07-20-12, 07:49 AM

Wow, there's a bit of an enviro theme going on tonite. Almost makes you think there's a glint of hope out there!

On the first of July '12 our (Australian) Government committed political suicide and took the brave move of introducing a 'carbon tax'. They most likely won't be returned to office at the next election and the victorious opposing party will no doubt repeal the tax.

Regardless of this, I can't help but feel a sense of patriotic pride and a fleeting glimpse of a previously unkown level of trust in the Government.

To be amongst the leading countries prepared to take a first step in tackling this issue is incredible. No, the tax will not be perfect and yes there will be major setbacks. Fair chance some demographics will be worse off and (heaven forbid) some big companies may even loose out.

It may fall in a big steaming heap, and be a total failure, but you can't learn if you don't make mistakes! Someone has to give it a go!

That we had the kegs to do it, and make some sacrifices, which will provide a reference point for other countries to learn from in the future makes me really feel proud.

It's only a very small step, but in the scheme of things, it may have a big flow on effect.

07-20-12, 07:49 AM	#3
troopie Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oz Posts: 507 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Wow, there's a bit of an enviro theme going on tonite. Almost makes you think there's a glint of hope out there! On the first of July '12 our (Australian) Government committed political suicide and took the brave move of introducing a 'carbon tax'. They most likely won't be returned to office at the next election and the victorious opposing party will no doubt repeal the tax. Regardless of this, I can't help but feel a sense of patriotic pride and a fleeting glimpse of a previously unkown level of trust in the Government. To be amongst the leading countries prepared to take a first step in tackling this issue is incredible. No, the tax will not be perfect and yes there will be major setbacks. Fair chance some demographics will be worse off and (heaven forbid) some big companies may even loose out. It may fall in a big steaming heap, and be a total failure, but you can't learn if you don't make mistakes! Someone has to give it a go! That we had the kegs to do it, and make some sacrifices, which will provide a reference point for other countries to learn from in the future makes me really feel proud. It's only a very small step, but in the scheme of things, it may have a big flow on effect.