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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>We have had the same attitudes expressed here on
V2020.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>Instead of focus on the probable total/cumulative
consequences of a decision, they only focus on a limited subset.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>Perhaps there people may suffer from logical
ignorance and/or value blindness.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana><EM>Modus tollens</EM>: <A
title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_tollens CTRL + Click to follow link"
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_tollens">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modus_tollens</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>If a statement, say the application of an
ethical principle, such as: "the use of public highways should not be
restricted except for reasons directly related to such highway usage" leads to
consequences which are highly probable horrific, then the principle is
wrong/false.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>Although there is still controversies about the
long range effects of the tar sands development, there is not much disagreement
about some of the consequences that have already occurred. To ignore these
most probable consequences on life on this planet in favor of the alleged
economic benefits is in my opinion value blindness. Particularly since
solutions in the field of alternate energy offer much less adverse impact and
greater opportunity for economic growth and development in the long
run.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Verdana>w.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
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href="mailto:thansen@moscow.com">Tom Hansen</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:26 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A
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href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">Moscow Vision 2020</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Upon Reflection</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Of all the comments and statements made in regard to Moscow's
megaload<BR>madness, none of them upset me more than this one printed in the
August<BR>27, 2011 edition of the Moscow-Pullman Daily
News:<BR><BR>--------------------------------------<BR><BR>"University of Idaho
law student Al Baker and a group of his friends stood<BR>on a corner opposite
the protesters, holding signs supporting the<BR>megaloads and oil sands
project.<BR><BR>He said he didn't think the megaload was something worth
protesting, given<BR>the amount of work done to determine the feasibility of its
travel plan.<BR>He held a sign that said, 'I (heart) commerce.'<BR><BR>Fellow
counterprotester and law student Reed Colten said the oil sands<BR>project
didn't concern him.<BR><BR>'Have you been to the gas station lately?' he asked.
'The more oil,
the<BR>better.'"<BR><BR>--------------------------------------<BR><BR>The
rhetorical suggestions, hidden in Mr. Baker's and Mr. Colten's words,<BR>are . .
.<BR><BR>Why should we be concerned about the repercussions of our
actions?<BR><BR>Why fret about tomorrow and the inherent problems our actions
will produce<BR>to which our children, and our children's children, will be
forced to<BR>respond?<BR><BR>Why not profit here and now?<BR><BR>The problem,
Mr. Baker and Mr. Colten, is that this is the only planet we<BR>have. If
we cannot actively (or, at minimum, passively) get along with<BR>each other
(where the option is simply to ignore one another), we must<BR>genuinely get
along with our environment (where the alternative may
be<BR>incomprehensible).<BR><BR>You may be willing to gamble the safety and
survival of future generations<BR>for a few pennies in your pocket. I
assure you, Al Baker and Reed Colten,<BR>I AM NOT!<BR><BR>Now, if you will
excuse me, I have a website to update and, I am certain,<BR>there is a Tea Party
caucus awaiting your attendance.<BR><BR>Seeya round town, Moscow.<BR><BR>Tom
Hansen<BR>Moscow, Idaho<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>"The
Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change<BR>and the
Realist adjusts his sails."<BR><BR>- Author
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