I was just using the body temperature as an example...face it, 1 degree is ALL that seperates ice from water. And I'm not worried about saving the planet, the planet will do just fine without us, however, I do have a bit of compassion for our species. As it stands right now, no one can really tell what difference that 3 degrees will make, or even if it will make a difference, but the thing is, we ARE responsible for our actions, and our actions ARE making a difference.
I used to think the right was all about "personal responsibility" and "accountability." At least that's what I believed when I considered myself a fine upstanding young conservative. However, all the arguments I hear against global climate initiatives sound like dodges of responsibility.
And another thing: 15 years ago, every right-wing article I read stated that there was "no such thing as global warming." In the last 5 years there has been substantial proof of global warming and all the arguments turned to "Its a natural cycle of the earth, we don't have any control of how close to the sun we are." And now with at least limited proof that industrial-age emmissions ARE causing some effect on global climate, I've been hearing arguments such as Phaenx's "its only a little change." When is enough going to be enough that the right suddenly says, "oh crap, they WERE right, and we're all pwned unless we start doing something now?" And IF it comes to that point (and I really hope it doesn't, as much as I don't agree with you guys sometimes, I really do like you), will it be too late?
Oh well, enough ranting for now.
Cheers
MB