Quick Note

I don't like to always rehash the same ideas but I felt this lends some credence to what I mentioned the other week. Listening to the news this morning there is a bill in the Senate which will reduce carbon emissions by essentially capping output and making it possible to buy and sell carbon output. During a 2 minute spot on the morning news (radio) the phrases 'global warming' and 'climate change' were bandied about like they were the same thing. That is very scary. If the very people proposing this vote do not understand the difference between global warming and climate change; the very bill is made laughable- or scary.

Ultimately (again) it will be citizens who pay for this- as this will increase costs of goods as more expensive measures are put in to curb the emissions. While this undoubtedly is better for the environment it is at what cost and what effect? Further is it the right time? With unemployment going over 10% is it really time to tax the people (indirectly) more? I would be inclined to say no.