So, when the media takes one bit of information, like a crash, and calls the entire aviation system unsafe, we get all up in arms because we know that LONG TERM data says it is safe.

ONE month of record cold temps is enough to make an entire decision on global warming? I'm not saying global warming is or is not happening. What I'm saying is that it is not smart to say "Well that's it, the science is settled..." based on one month, in one state.

This is my only argument in favor of attempting to reduce emissions (not supporting any specific means of doing that). We know that the smog that we put in the air is not good for the environment. It depletes the ozone, etc. I think we can agree that it is harmful, whether its causing global warming or not. That said, shouldn't we take steps to reduce the harm we are causing the environment? I didn't say, shouldn't we take steps to harm our environment at the cost of harming our economy, but shouldn't we look into steps that work for us and the economy? Wind and solar power, better insulation of homes, and other things that make us more efficient?