The Odd Couple

With today being Earth Day 2008, I thought that it would be fun to take sort of a light hearted look at some of the events surrounding this important occasion. Last week I saw a TV commercial for Al Gore's green organization, the Alliance for Climate Protection. The commercial featured the Reverends Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson sitting together on a sofa on the beach. The pair exchanged some comical banter and sent us a message. Politically, Rev. Sharpton and Rev. Robertson represent opposite ends of the spectrum. The message they are sending is that although we may disagree on other issues, we can come together for our environmental concerns. I thought it was terrific. It has been reported that more commercials are planned featuring other "Odd Couples". I would have liked to ended this article right here but I tripped over something very disturbing today. I realize that there is a segment of the population that feels global warming is a myth and that's fine if you really believe that. What is not fine is the multitude of sharp criticisms of this commercial and the cause it represents. Some have labeled environmental issues as silly, overrated, and straight out lies. Many other people believe that Global warming is just a natural Earth phase. It may be however, just a phase that we do not live through. Do we want to take a chance like that? Even if you are not so hot on Global Warming, what is wrong with supporting other environmental issues like recycling, conservation, or reduction of pollutants? Perhaps there is a little "The sky is falling" attitude amongst environmentalists. I say let's err on the side of caution. Whats the worst that can happen; we wind up with a cleaner planet? Listen people, you do not want to be on the wrong side of history on these issues.