That's it, I quit

To the editor,

When I try to convince Republicans that global warming is a very real threat to the future of mankind, they go ballistic with the notion that it is a Democratic hoax being perpetuated on the world. After all, Rush Limbaugh and their local newspaper editor told them so!

When I point out that if they are wrong, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will suffer the consequences of their apathy, they simply do not care. Erring on the side of caution, and reducing carbon emissions, just in case, does not seem to be a viable alternative to Republicans. If global warming prevention does not make them any money right now, it is of no value to them and the concept should be discarded.

Since I do not have children, or other relatives, I ask myself why care about saving this world for the progeny of Republicans if they don't care? Why not just give up and leave it to them as to whether or not they take any action to save the world from global warming?

I am waving a white flag. I am tired of trying to save Republicans' descendants against their will. I quit!

Bill Baum

Bad Rock Canyon