Melting Arctic Ice

The title of a Washington Post article on the melting Arctic ice sounded a little positive: "Melting Arctic Makes Way for Man." But the subtitle quickly changes the tone: "Researchers on icebreaker say shipping could add to risks for ecosystem." The article describes the voyage through the Northwest Passage of a Canadian ship loaded with researchers. The refrain is familiar. Change is afoot, change is bad and mankind is responsible for the change.

I'd like to point out a little detail to the researchers on the ship. It's not me, my neighbors, my friends or my relatives cruising around in the Arctic. It's you. The article mentions how powerful the ship's engines are. Are you concerned about the pollution you are spewing into the Arctic? No, you are worried about the potential polution from "the tramp steamer with a single hull under a Liberian flag and Philippine crew." Yes, you want those poor souls trying to make a living to stay out of your playground.

Here is a suggestion for all the people in a tizzy over global warming: Make a vow to never use any form of motorized transportation for the rest of your life. This would demonstrate that you are sincere in your belief that modern industrialized nations are responsible for global warming. It might be easier for you to keep this vow if you and your family move to one of the Inuit villages mentioned in the article.

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