If the Kyoto cult were actually based on an altruistic care for the globe, then it wouldn't even be an argument. Those who believe that CO2 emissions are threatening the world would simply go about their business of reducing their own "carbon footprints" and encouraging others to do the same. Leading by example is a far more effective approach than trying to coerce others' actions with restrictive laws.
For many, though, that's not enough. The philosophy of Kyoto is like a childish "if I can't have it, then neither can you!" On the other side, the anti-Kyoto crowd childishly responds with "the harder you push, the harder I'll resist!" Furthermore, it seems that people like Gore will never be happy unless everyone believes the same as they do...as if they need complete validation of their beliefs.
Ironic, I think, that Gore is awarded a "peace prize" when he's personally responsible for inflaming one of the most heated conflicts in the world today. Unfortunately, it's safe to say that a conflict like this will NOT result in the optimal solution. We're beyond the point where compromise is a possibility. And it's too bad.
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