killing it softly

i got turned on to an online columnist for the sfgate a few years ago by the name of mark moford (i encourage everyone to subsribe to the 'morning fix'), and i have always been amazed how he has always been able to shed light on certain issues that i would have never heard of becuase of national furor over something else. This week all the attention has been on gay marriages, and not on the fact that 60 of the worlds leading scientist's published a report outlining how the bush administration has maliciously misled the public on it's environmental policies. if nothing, read the executive summary, where this disturbing assertation is made: "There is a well-established pattern of suppression and distortion of scientific findings by high-ranking Bush administration political appointees across numerous federal agencies. These actions have consequences for human health, public safety, and community well-being."

Those of you who know me, know me as fairly liberal, but i don't march, still eat meat, and think some women look pretty sexy in fur - i am environmentally conscious, but not rabid - you'll never catch me at a 'save this' or 'save that' rally, but this makes me want to jump out of my seat and say, "Wait, wait, wait, wait. . . . what did you just say?" While all of us 'knew' bush was ravaging the environment, i'm sure how i feel about knowing for sure - great, someone has called him out on it with facts to back it up, but on the other hand, i feel a bit saddened by the fact that it is going on. I'm not sending out a call to arms here, just a call to read up, learn the facts, and hope this information actually comes to the national forefront soon - all we can do is hope. . . and a bit, yay - that sounds good!