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Prof. Goose on February 4, 2006 - 1:08pm

ah, but Leanan, (just be Lucifer's advocate) how much food, technology, etc., does the US produce relative to the rest of the world?

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Leanan on February 4, 2006 - 1:54pm

I don't think it matters. If, say, Dr. Goodstein's worst-case scenario happens, and we tip the world climate into a state "incompatible with life," will anyone care what we did to produce those emissions? Building nuclear missiles, growing food, driving SUVs, or mass barbecuing at tailgating parties - does it matter?

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