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I agree b2866. I have tried to look at the global warming data objectively. I have looked over the UN "scientific" data. I have also looked at the scientists from the petition project's data. I have also checked out the history of the earth and found out that climate change, both warming and cooling have happened without mans influence. I have come to the conclusion that, like you said, climate runs in cycles and man is a small part of it.

If people want clean air, water, etc. then why not discuss and debate that? The global warming alarmists are trying to scare children by telling them the polar bears are dieing (a lie) and their parents want to destroy the planet. They're telling people if they don't recycle or drive battery controlled cars or worse hydrogen cars that put water vapor in the air (the biggest green house gas), or use solar power that the world is going to crisp up in some places and drown in others. I have heard no honest debate from the global warmists out there. Even Al Gore "the King of the greenies" won't debate. He ignores facts that don't go along with his theory and calls people names who don't agree with him (a tactic I am familiar with, since I get called names all the time). I hope some people check out the petition project and come back here with an objective debate. I'm happy with agreeing to disagree, but I don't see the harm in friendly, even heated, back and forth debate...as long as the debate contains facts and not just name calling.

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I'm going to try and make a point without jumping on a side. Objectivity-something we should all try.
If global warming is happening it's not going to be at a level you would notice everyday. If so we would all be dead in a matter of weeks. Weather happens in cycles. These massive snow storms we have had recently are reminiscent of when I was a child, and it hasn't been that long ago. Global temperature swings change wind patterns which help dictate our weather, causing some areas to be hotter, and some to be colder, like here. Which is why you get people asking "where's your global warming now.
If global warming is a farce then consider this. Every thing we do to improve air quality and emissions helps every person that sucks on an asthma inhaler twice a day. Tell the people in California that the smog isn't causing a problem. Also if it forces us to do better in the automotive industry, why is that a bad thing. There is no way you can tell me we can put a man on the moon, send telecommunication signals thru molded glass lines, or transplant a heart, and we can't do better on gas mileage. Have you seen the new ads. 24 mpg highway, big deal, they were doing that 25 years ago, where is the improvement.
Try looking across the aisle at an opposing viewpoint. You may not agree with it personally but that doesn't make it irrevelant.

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I've written two comments to answer the questions put to me, but the web master will not print them (I guess they don't want any solid arguments put on here.) Try googling "petitionproject" for arguments against MAN MADE global warming...scientists just as requested. Will there be any response to alternative theories on climate change by those on this site or will YOU be the ones blindly following the political propaganda for your argument? A reply is awaited.

Love, the Queen of the Tin Foil Hats...Mmm...Mmm...Mmm xxxoooxxx

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I always thought that the Regional airport was a business in its own. Who bought all the land with the houses on it around the airport?
Why would it cost me the taxpayer any money to fix a runway that does not profit me in any way but pay a business to be operated there with my taxes?
I don't think it is good policy for our County or City Gov. get involved with a business partner because sooner or later there will be problems to account for..

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This snow is not enjoyable. In fact it's getting a bit scary. I see the roofs piled high. How much can they take? As I look out upon this stuff I realize how easily we can be overtaken by Nature; mere mortal - all.

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It's sort of like me saying black then you say it's white. No scientific proof there, just a waste of time and breath. With some people, no matter what "proof" you produce, THEY couldn't possibly be wrong and wouldn't believe it anyway.

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Ohhh, now you have me intrigued! Please, share with us a link that shows how global warming has been proven to be a hoax complete with fabricated data and misread arguments. Of course crazy, right-wing conspiracy blogs and websites aren't acceptable for this information. An actual scientific publication would be nice.

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Show me where it's true and I'll show you where it's false. Global Warming has been proven to be a hoax. All the data was fabricated and misread and all the arguments against it were suppressed. Consensus takes more than 23 UN scientists.

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Where's the global warming when we have all this snow? Could be the same as having dry eye and one of the symptoms of dry eye is excessive tearing. Go figure, but it is true!! Look it up!

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Now don't get me wrong it's great that America has stepped up and helped Haiti during their crisis, but as Americas we need to be dealing with our own crisis at hand. Look at all of our own men and women that are out of work, their homes going to foreclosure, parents who don't have money to put food on their table, but no one is extending their hand to them. We need to focus on what is going on in our own back yards before worrying about everyone else.

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"Approving the legislation would be "poor public policy," according to Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.

"This bill will not make the citizens of Virginia any safer and will exacerbate the already arbitrary application on the basis of race and geography," says a release from the organization's executive director, Beth Panilaitis. "With Virginia facing a major budget shortfall, it is irresponsible to expand the death penalty and take away funding from critical programs."

So Ms. Panilaitis is saying it is much cheaper to warehouse murderers in prison than it is to execute them?

Lady, get a clue. It costs about $25,000 dollars a year to warehouse an inmate, and almost 2 million on average if they are convicted at a young age and spend their entire adult lives in prison. However, even with the appeals connected to a death sentence, and the process of administering the sentence, the cost has been estimated to be around $150,000, a far cry from 2 million dollars. I believe I support the later, an eye for an eye.

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So basically then, Diana, you think 300 million people should tear down all the cities and towns, put the land back to the way it was and live in TeePee's and adobe homes? Can we kill deer and bear to eat? After all we won't have wonderful vegetarian markets anymore. Do you know that the Sahara Desert used to be habitable, and most of North America was covered by glaciers? It seems climate has always been changing, far longer ago than "the carbon era". It seems to me that the people who complain the most about "climate change" (which by the way has happened as long as the world has been around) are the ones who abuse the planet...like the global warming alarmist Al Gore and Barak Obama. Anyone care to know what they keep their thermostats set at? Carbon credits? give me a break. When those in power begin to live by their beliefs maybe others will take them seriously. I very seriously doubt that all the Hollywood people need all the homes they have or the private jets they fly in, etc.

I don't believe there is any proof of MAN MADE global climate change and yet I recycle, use rain barrels, plant native plants and clover for the bee's (yes right in my lawn.) I turn off lights when I'm not using them and try and keep my thermostat between 68 and 72 degrees in the winter and above 77 in the summer. In the spring and fall we open our windows. I save water from my shower (when it's warming up during the summer) to water plants...not because I'm afraid of killing the planet, but because it is the responsible thing to do...and it saves me money. I know local people who consider themselves to be green who actually leave their windows and doors open when the heat and air conditioning is on. Who leave lights burning all the time and drive their children to friends houses that are within walking distance and you know what? It's their choice not mine and not yours.

So maybe you're tired of hearing "where's the global warming" but I'm tired of hearing "the sky is falling the sky is falling." The climate has changed without man's influence many times and the earth has healed itself, and if man is really making a mess of it, then nature will take care of itself again. Of course people should be responsible, but it seems to me that the people being responsible are not the politicians and celebrities that shout about it, but the average citizen, like myself and probably yourself who simply live the best way they can. Our country is not evil because we have grown and prospered: Our country is great because by God's grace we have elevated ourselves out of the mud and built a great society. I'm tired of people putting down America for its greatness while at the same time demanding that we take care of the rest of the world. So are we the "great satan" or the "great helper"? I say the later.

BTW I wonder if Diana believes in Darwinian evolution, because if she does then whatever happens to man or the planet will be "survival of the fittest". I personally believe in Creation by God and that only He will destroy the earth when He pleases. I don't believe in pushing my faith down others throats, I simply try and live what I believe and be the best steward of what I have that I can while sharing my faith with others. Maybe the people who have faith in "man made climate change" should do the same...live what you believe and quit trying to force your beliefs down our throats, tell us what you believe and then let us decide.

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I've heard that so many times, "where's the global warming?" You will not be living in the tropics (overnight), but you will start seeing strange weather patterns. In fact it's already here.

Have you noticed all the troubles around the world? Ask those third world countries if anything is changing? And as man continues to destroy Nature through his exploitation (mostly greed) and lack of concern for life; the changes will be known.

Mankind cannot keep taking and taking. Planet Earth will finally stop supporting life as we have known it. The Native Americans had a respect for the land and all it provided, but they didn't take more than they needed.

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I'd like to say what a fantastic job the road clearing crews do in Strasburg. Our roads are always clear after these storms.

And I'd like to ask, "where's the global warming?"! ;)

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When salary cuts are necessary, it should be mandated that the process starts at the top. People making enough money to support 4 families should be first on the cut list. Our SBO is bloated in salaries and manpower. Before cutting aides who are stretched as it is, see where the waste of money originiates...

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I am sure that there are several different ways to communicate your opinion ,Kenneth D. Liggins.To be so upset as to file a ....what Multi Million dollar lawsuit against an organization for not allowing you to rant in a public forum is absurd ,ridiculous,and down right Childish. Not to mention the fact it is a frivolous lawsuit using up Perseus county money just to be heard once again. Have you attempted to use the newspapers to voice your views? If you have and paper didn't print it would you sue the paper as well?

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I love how liberals accuse conservative of doing what they have perfected, partisan politics. True Clintonian tactics, accuse your opposition of doing exactly what you are doing and the politics of personal destruction.

And, who in their right minds would affiliate themselves with either corrupt government party? Well, maybe liberals because they have no mind of their own.

Keep wearing your tin hat Kim, I like what you have to say. One day, maybe, I'll be able to use my name instead of an alias.

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It never ceases to amaze me how criminals will try to sue for the wrongs done to them. Does Mr. Shag ever stop to think of all of the lives he helped to ruin by his lucrative drug business? I don't feel sorry for you, Mr. Shag. Just sit in your jail cell and do your time. You should be spending more time reflecting on the damage you have done here in Shenandoah County and less about how many people you can sue and how much money you can get. Fifty million? Are you serious??? I think you bumped your head!

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Amen to that Fire Eater! The 10th Amendment was put in the Bill of Rights for the specific reason of stopping a dictator-wanna-be. Too bad it took the people so long and so many dictators in waiting to finally strike back. We can only hope it's not too late! Next the states need to take on the EPA!

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According to the 10th Amendment of the United States Constitution, no they can not override the states unless a lawsuit is filed and it is tried in the United States Supreme Court and the court rules in favor of the federal government.