Just begin to diversify our energy sources. We have started already. Just look at the Wind Farms in northern Europe, Tidal energy in NYC, Solar around the world and super high efficiency cars.
There is no one thing that will get us off of oil but many small things over time.
Jan 24 2013: I couldn't help but add this quote from Ozzy - “I keep hearing this [expletive] thing that guns don't kill people, but people kill people. If that's the case, why do we give people guns when they go to war? Why not just send the people?”
Jan 21 2013: The gun related deaths per capita in the USA far exceeds that of any other nation in the world. The more guns we take out of circulation the less guns will be available to criminals. All guns used by criminals started out being legally bought somewhere.
I do support your right to defend yourself but not to own an AR-15 with a 100 bullet magazine.
Jan 21 2013: It is my opinion that we need a few limited additions to our current gun laws restricting access to high-capacity magazines and assault rifles.
I do not believe this will lead to the government taking away all weapons as the NRA's propaganda has followers blindly believing.
Dec 31 2012: It is my opinion that protecting innocent civilians is more important than continuing to think we can maintain armed militias around the country.
Dec 31 2012: I understand why our forefathers created the second amendment but much has changed since that time and I think we need to acknowledge those changes.
In 1791 there were single shot powder loaded pistols and rifles. There were no Fighter Jets, Armored Vehicles, Missiles, Nuclear Weapons, Rocket-propelled Grenades, Helicopters, Rocket Launchers, ...
Do we think state militias should still be on parity with the US Military?
I do not believe we need to change the second amendment but need some more rational guns laws. We should keep in mind there are already in place many reasonable gun laws.
Dec 30 2012: I do not believe we need to repeal or amend the second amendment. We just need rational guns laws and a stop to the NRA's misguided influence on our country. Military semi-automatic weapons, high-capacity clips and armor-piercing bullets should not be sold to civilians.
This is my opinion and I respect the opinions of others.
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A reply on Conversation: We will NOT find an alternative to energy dense, easily transportable conventional oil in time to sustain indefinate economic growth.
I don't believe all the Internet facts as many are posted by the oil and gas "experts".
If the USA and China followed Ireland and Scandinavia's direction we would be well on our way in my opinion.
A comment on Conversation: We will NOT find an alternative to energy dense, easily transportable conventional oil in time to sustain indefinate economic growth.
Just begin to diversify our energy sources. We have started already. Just look at the Wind Farms in northern Europe, Tidal energy in NYC, Solar around the world and super high efficiency cars.
There is no one thing that will get us off of oil but many small things over time.
I believe in the future.
A comment on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
A reply on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
I do support your right to defend yourself but not to own an AR-15 with a 100 bullet magazine.
A comment on Conversation: Solving gun violence in the US in today's insane political climate requires a solution that makes it painless for everyone.
I do not believe this will lead to the government taking away all weapons as the NRA's propaganda has followers blindly believing.
A reply on Conversation: The time is NOW for people to stand up and say 'No More Assault Weapons" and not wait for the government to legislate the change.
I believe the majority of hunters do not use semi-automatic rifles. At least the hunters that I know in the northeast US.
A reply on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
A reply on Conversation: The time is NOW for people to stand up and say 'No More Assault Weapons" and not wait for the government to legislate the change.
In 1791 there were single shot powder loaded pistols and rifles. There were no Fighter Jets, Armored Vehicles, Missiles, Nuclear Weapons, Rocket-propelled Grenades, Helicopters, Rocket Launchers, ...
Do we think state militias should still be on parity with the US Military?
I do not believe we need to change the second amendment but need some more rational guns laws. We should keep in mind there are already in place many reasonable gun laws.
A comment on Conversation: The time is NOW for people to stand up and say 'No More Assault Weapons" and not wait for the government to legislate the change.
Many of my friends are hunters and they do not use guns like these.
A comment on Conversation: Has the time come for the U.S Second Amendment to be repealed or amended?
This is my opinion and I respect the opinions of others.