Re: E-85

FMD - rexim didn't hit a nerve with me. Rather, my fear is the same as it long has been - the stream of films and concerts will only temporarily "raise awareness", which has a high probability of triggering the politicians to enact "solutions" which will produce, as always, unforeseen consequences that will exacerbate the problems, rather than wake the US and rest of the world to the real problems and rational, long-term productive solutions. The political "solutions" will, of course, as always, include "mark-ups" and exemptions to protect the special interests. "Hero worship" leads people to follow examples, not words.

Dave, I was about to give up, anyway. Words, whether on Trailspace or on worldwide live television, won't change anybody's mind or behavior. Only when the consequences of the current waste, pollution, and just plain disregard for the environment become personal and the connection of personal actions become painfully visible for a majority of the world's population will there be change.