Green Living Q & A

sustainable development __________?

sustainable development __________
a. ensures an economy that will decline over time
b. means consuming resources without compromising future availability
c. is impossible to accomplish
d. is beyond our current technology and attitudes
e. is possible given our increased use of fertilizers and technology for agriculture

Sustainable development?

Regarding education in horticulture, what could colleges be doing better towards teaching sustainable practices?

Sustainable development?

A. will require making difficult decisions regarding the environment and lifestyle.
B. will require many humans to change their value systems.
C. must be achieved if the human species is to survive.
D. will require global, multinational cooperation.
E. All of the choices are correct.

How are the renewable/non renewable resources connected with sustainable development?

I kind of know the meaning of sustainable development, in which society is trying to enhance technologies ec.. to make the world better, also thinking about future generations. Then i also know what are the renewable and non renewable resources, but i have a test coming up on sustaianabel development, and have a problem how to connect/mention the resources when talking abt sdevelopment. thanks alot

Sustainable development?

a. Will require making difficult decisions regarding the environment and lifestyle

b. Will require many humans to change their value systems

c. Must be achieved if the human species is to survive

d. Will require global, multinational cooperation

e. All of the choices are correct

NEED HELP!! UNIQUE GIFTS :)?

im looking for some other cool companies or products such as TOMS shoes. companies who sell products, apparel, shoes, etc that are eco friendly, unique, not just something bought in the mall, has deeper meaning or helps out in some way. anything would help. websites, specific companies, ideas, etc.
im loving the chico bags and metowe. these are just the types of things i was hoping to find. anything more would be great.

buying Macbeth vegan sneakers for boyfriend…good gift to give him?

we’re both 22yrs old. been together a little over two months now.
i just really want to give him a gift (no special occasion), just gifting to show my appreciation towards him.
this will be my 1st gift for him.
the reason why i chose vegan shoes is because we both have sort of hippie-esqe, eco–friendly views on life.
i really wanted to get him blackspot shoes but they are out of stock.

Hey, want to help me with picking out a vans shoe?

here are the links.
http://shop.vans.com/catalog/Vans/en_US/product/go-green/plus-jute-authentic.html
now, i already have this shoe in teal, but i really like the organic material/ eco– friendly element, despite the fact that they are a bit expensive.

http://shop.vans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=351051&storeId=10001&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&vcategoryId=SEARCH#
i don’t have any gray shoes, so i was considering gray. but i’m also considering black and white checkered, white, and black.

which shoe? and if you choose the kvd’s what color?

thanks!
i actually don’t skate, and i like the vans brand.

i gt afew questions for all you clever people out there quiz. write the answers below.?

1. What is the age of britains 2nd oldest mum?
2. how much is the daily mail on sunday?
3. Which shoes killed a women last week ( i think), ugg boots or high heels?
4. which 007 star swapped his car fpr an eco friendly car?

Looking Mother Nature-y:D Help ASAP!?

Okay, Tomorrow’s Earth Day & I neeeedd some help!
I have a shirt picked out “Earth Day Every Day” (white & Green), Pair of Blue Jeans, Brown Shoes, how should I wear my hair? I want it to look Mother-Nature-y? & How can I make some eco–friendly stuff to wear? Maybe a bracelet er something like that ; out of stuff that’s probably already at my house though…Whoever comes the most eco–friendly to school gets extra credit on a Science Test, & considering I’m failing, I need all the help I could get.
Please? 😀
24 minutes ago – 4 days left to answer.
It doesn’t actually have to BE eco–friendly,
as long as it looks nature-ey(x

Are you surprised to learn that the main reason for this worldwide recession is oil?

Thats what was told on the NBC Nightly News tonight.
Decreased oil production and a 75% increase in gas prices was named as the first main reason and the mortgage crisis was the second reason.
So is the Peak Oil theory starting to make more sense now?
Which candidate has the best plan for alternative energy?

Repubs, why is Obama’s idea to invest stimulus funds in renewable energy a bad thing?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090116/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_economy

Sounds like a better idea than giving the banks the money (like we did with the 1st half). All they did was hold onto the money and keep it within their OWN circle not into the economy.

Obama’s idea is inline with job creation and alternative energy sources.

So, Obama haters, why is this such a bad idea again?

Thoughts?

How much will it really cost consumers to use more “alternative” “green” “renawable” energy?

I live in Maine, and the govment is squabbling over whether to make renewable energy a larger part of the states portfolio of energy sources. Our “governor” Lepage and his cronies want to protect us against higher costs, the other side insist that it will save us money. Neither side will come out and give numbers supporting the arguement, I havent even seen any fake off the wall numbers in the so called newspapers like the bangor daily news.
I want to know two things, one is how much will this actually cost or save me, and two why dont they report on these things and tell me. If they mandate 10% more wind and it will cost the average consumer 5 bucks a month for the first year, and then save 2 dollars a month for the rest of time, then why dont they tell me that. Or why doesnt lepage come and say that it will cost everyone in maine 100 dollars a kilowatt hour forever. Why dont the papers actually follow up on things like these?
ps. Id also like to know if there is a better category to put this into
ha, ive seen wind turbines out west, and eyesore isnt my opinion of them, the cell phone towers they have on every hill top in maine on the other hand…..
bb., saying things like that is what Im talking about, for one thing the “back up” arguement is only if there is bad planning and a serious problem with lack of capacity, and you still dont give any actual numbers about expense. We stop subsidizing gas prices to the tune of 5-10 bucks a gallon, it would be expensive too.

Does this present administration have on it’s agenda a definite plan for the “Alternate Energy Programs”?

I have followed the daily news reports and ask if we Americans can see the day when we will not have a reliance for consumption of foreign crude oil by implementing a substantial amount of alternative energies.
Presently I am paying for number 2 home oil and unleaded gasoline#$3.60 a gallon. At this rate, I will be broke by the fifth of September. We know a friend who shines for us each and every day, OUR SUN. We can tap into this buddy.
Respectfully Yours,
Panayiotis Kourkoumelis, Sr.

drill, kill, or walk?

i knew when this war started it would end up about our oil! so are we gonna walk and change our whole way of life! are we gonna drill our own, or will we just keep fighting, and begging for oil? news flash alternative energy is a long way down the road! will you be the first to put your car on ice? and walk?

What energy source produces the most energy in the USA, and the world?

I’d like to know about man-made, and renewable. in detail please!!!

Renewable Energy question?

The idea of cold fusion obviously holds a lot of appeal – turning tiny atoms into vast amounts of energy that is clean and almost limitless. If this technology were developed and become suddenly available, it would make the scientists rich beyond their wildest dreams and perhaps throw our energy-based economy into chaos. If cold fusion were developed, who should control it? China is currently the leader in cold-fusion research. If they succeed, would it be fair for them to keep it this technology to themselves or should the technology be dispersed freely throughout the world? What, if anything, would be the downside to this source of power?

Do you think that the more the world uses green energy the better off we’ll be?

In the immediate, short, medium, long and very long terms? Because then price spikes, fluctuations and increases in other energy production methods will be insulated against, right? Plus once the green energy industry takes off prices will come down more and more while we know many other forms of energy production will get more and more expensive especially those forms that are not renewable or have expensive waste storage, pollution or emission problems.

Why is the claim that “energy independence” is an ideal never challenged?

The whole idea of “energy independence” is nothing more than protectionism, that old view of the economy that was discredited by Adam Smith back in 1776. Protectionism certainly benefits inefficient domestic producers (in this case, the producers of uneconomic forms of energy) at the expense of more efficient foreign producers (in this case, foreign oil producers) and the consumers (who have to pay higher prices for inferior products). These inefficient forms of “renewable” energy were used prior to the 20th century, but lost on the free market to petroleum.

Businesses that produce efficient products never resort to lobbying Congress for protectionist legislation, because they would win either way and because protectionist legislation leads to retaliatory legislation abroad. In fact, protectionism has a long history of fomenting wars. It is no coincidence that prior to both World War I and World War II, waves of protectionism broke out around the world. In the US, Herbert Hoover’s Smoot-Hawley tariff was a large part of the reason why the Great Depression became the Great Depression.

Were we ever to achieve “energy independence,” the likely result would be a weakening of our national security. The people of the Islamic world already hate our country because of our role in creating and propping up the Israeli government over the years. They already hate us for overthrowing their governments and for stationing troops in their region. The fact that we trade with a few Islamic nations is the one thing keeping these nations from turning into state sponsors of terrorism against our country. We trade with the nation of Saudi Arabia, which has prevented the government of Saudi Arabia from being captured by al-Qaeda like many other Middle Eastern governments.

No nation can isolate itself economically from the rest of the world and expect to prosper. Just look at Cuba, North Korea, and the Gaza Strip. It is long past time for politicians to stop trying to isolate us from the global energy market.

Riddl me this, Riddle Me that? What is the most abundant convertable energy in the Cosmos and on Earth?

Check this out. The most abundant source of energy is all the photons from the Sun and all the stars in the known Galaxy. I quote this info from Mark Goldes, who has researched and proven that we can extract photonic power from the space time fabric. Photons are evenly spread through out all space. Plus you can generate 20 times the power than solar 24/7. Look below… Magnetic Power Inc’s mission is to supply the world with clean, abundant, and inexpensive electricity.
The company is developing technology it calls Magnetic Power ModulesTM. Based upon proprietary breakthrough discoveries in MPI’s labs, Magnetic Power Modules are being designed that operate continuously, without fuel, extracting electricity by converting an abundant, renewable energy source that exists everywhere in the universe. The process will create no pollution. The cost of electricity is estimated to be significantly less than any competing form of power generation today or in the foreseeable future.
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Healthy sustainable foods?

I’m trying to eat healthier recently and I have noticed when I eat fruit it doesn’t fill me up leaving me still hungry. So does anyone have any suggestions on what foods are healthy but still fill you up so you dont want to eat any other unhealthy foods that do. Thanks.

how do you make a forever sustainable environment?

i have an environment project, we have to get a living organism(excludes snakes, insects and spiders) and have to create a environment for it to live in. where the environment will forever provide food for it.if non aquatic water may be added.
so for example
if i had a frog i could fill the bottom of a tank with water and have the environment built around. for food supply have a separate tank with flies that are continuously reproducing that can fly into the other tank for the frog to eat

Do college students need a sustainable bank account?

I am an incoming freshman and I am wondering if I need a lot of money in my bank account to be “well off” in college.

My parents are paying tuition, food, and clothes…

I have about $200 bucks to my name and I am wondering if I need a bank account around $2,000 to have enough spending money in college.

I just want to know if you think I am okay as far as spending money goes…

Is Drinking Coffee a Sustainable Food Source?

A sustainable future in relation to food?

Discuss values and associated behaviours in relation to a sustainable future, in relation to sustainable food.

That is the question I am being asked to write an essay on? I am really unsure about what I can include and anything would help!

So this is what is required of me: Has written or spoken on each value, explaining how that value supports a sustainable future, and provides in depth examples from the readings and interviews of the behaviours that arise as a consequence of one value and thenon how a value supports a sustainable future, with detailed examples from the readings and interview of the behaviours that arise as a consequence. The discussion includes justifying decisions, making judgements, stating opinions, considering implications, projecting future impacts, evaluating options, comparing and contrasting, analysing or suggesting alternatives, where appropriate.

Any links or your own thoughts would be very useful!

1870’s environmental issues that dangered animals?

Hey so okay I have to do an 8 to 10 page research paper in us history 2. My topic I chose was envirnomental issues that dangered animals. I could also add in some info about endagered animals and that stuff. It has to be between the 1870’s and 1970’s. I’m having trouble finding information. If anyone could help me with this like give me websites or information that would be great. Thanks, Anna 🙂

1870’s Environmental issues that affect animals?

Hey so okay I have to do an 8 to 10 page research paper in us history 2. My topic I chose was envirnomental issues that dangered animals. I could also add in some info about endagered animals and that stuff. It has to be between the 1870’s and 1970’s. I’m having trouble finding information. If anyone could help me with this like give me websites or information that would be great. Thanks, Anna 🙂

What goes(matches) with each word?

My government teacher gave us 4 words
Libertarian, Authoritarian, Socialism & Communism, and Capitalism….and then gave us 6 issues: Marijuana Legalization, Gun Control, Environmental Protection, Minimum Wages, Health Care, and Gay Marriage….these words can be used in any of the 4 first words…Anyone wants to help the class??

How other countries see the United States on policies?

I need to write a paper on how other countries see the united states on government policies. Any suggestions on good, broad, debatable topics?

Here is the assignment as shown on the paper:

How do others see us?
Analyze a foreign news report on American government policy. We will use library resources to access foreign newspapers and magazines. Choose one that deals with a single policy isse

possible topics to investigate:

Foreign policy choices – Afghanistan, Iran, United Nations, role in world leadership, global initiatives, debt and investment in other countries

Domestic policy choices – health care, cap and trade, environmental issues, oil, taxes, foreign borrowing, Leadership relationships, elections, etc.

Summarize the content, and explain your personal reaction/evaluation of it. How did it reflect on the U.S.?

US Government Poll – Please answer?

Please answer the follow questions for my Poll. You must be over the age of 18 and to be a US citizen.

First Name:
First Letter of last name:
State:

1. Of the issues listed below, which do you feel is the most important one our country is facing today?

a. The economy
b. Energy Crisis
c. Health-care Quality and costs
d. Wars in Iraq and Afganastan
e. Other issue: Please name it:

2. Do you think the economy is weak or strong? (Yes/No)

3. Do you think it will bet better or worse?

4. Are you satisfied with your health insurance?

5. What problems do you see with the health insurance system?

6. Which presidantial candidate do you trust to handle the situation in Iraq?

7. What do you think of No Child Left Behind?

8. Do you feel your community is safe from terrorist attacks?

9. What environmental issues do you think are important?

10. Do you think the government should be more involved in protecting the enviroment

11. Americans consider Leadership qualities when selection a new president. Which one of the following leadership qualities is the most important for the next President in order to be most effective?

a. High ethical standards
b. Strong decision making skills
c. Patriotic
d. Organiztional skills
e. Excellent public communicator

12. If miracles could happen, which of the following past presidents would you choose to lead the country? (Choose one)

a. Thomas Jefferson
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. Franklin D. Roosevelt
d. John F Kennedy
e. Ronald Regan
f. Bill Clinton

Thanks for the people who answered. It’s a help to know your opinion. I have 3 spots left for the poll, if anyone else wants to answer.

Eco-Friendly and “Green”Cars”?

How Efficient are the Eco–friendly and Green cars? Are they worth the money?
I am asking because if they are so friendly, the prices are not so friendly.

Did the dems drive in a eco friendly car to the town hall meetings from D.C.?

since driving a eco friendly car would be better for the enviroment than flying a gas guzzler like a jet oh didn’t they complain about GM ex flying in jet planes?

What is the best materials to use for an eco-friendly car?

Lawn damage from cars driving in area. Need an eco friendly product to make grass grow.?

Are you going to buy a eco friendly car?

Or do believe in global warming?

Unconstitutional use of alternative energy patents?

Many oil companies hold patents to technology which would lead to alternative energy, and refuse to sell the rights to or use or develop this technology because it would cut into their oil profits. In addition they are hoarding it up for when the oil is gone, or when we finally wise up and ban its use in everyday civilian transportation. Is this unconstitutional?

Congress has the power: To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries

These people are using these exclusive rights, but not for the promotion of progress, but to impede it. Illegal?

We have developments in the sphere of the alternative energy sources and we want to use these developments.?

We already have an experimental (table) model of the engine (mechanism) indicated, but in order to make large prototype efficiently worker and that manufacturing electricity in large quantities, they are necessary to investment and not small – and our own means do not be sufficient. We decided to make a proposal to the interested companies or to individuals, on advantageous longitudinal principles to participate in the completion of project. On our calculations for the production (building) of prototype will be required from $ 100 000 to $ 150 000. rasinant@mail.am

how do u find useful info to post on a petroleum company web concerning alternative energy & safe environment?

How would you like to promote an alternative energy lifestyle and make money at it?

This is a theoretical question. I believe there are a lot of people who would like to do something to help the envoironment and make a positive contribution, but they don’t know how they could afford to make a real tangible contribution. They are just struggling along financially themselves. Suppose you could join an “Ecological-Network” and have an opportunity to simply talk about viable alternatives in energy systems and lifestyle and make money when the people you talk to also join the Eco-Network? There are no minimum purchases, no inventory, no recurring monthly purchases, no financial obligations of any kind (I hate that kind of stuff). It would be simple….you join by purchasing a “T” shirt or ball cap, coffee mug, or bumperstickers (your choice). They all say something like…”I drive on Nuclear Fusion (Sun Power) Ask me how”. or, “There are homes that use no fossil fuel for heating or cooling, ask me about it.” When someone you spoke to joins, you get a referral fee. If they enroll someone, they get a referral fee and so do you, etc. through five levels of referrals. The “T” shirts, coffee mugs, ball caps, bumper stickers are all about alternative zero energy homes and electric cars and solar panels. There are companies who offer these alternatives to the public. The “plot” is to make these alternatives known to more people. When someone who joined the Eco-Network found someone who bought from one of the companies, that person and all his referres above him would get a “finder’s fee” based on the value of the sale. You help connect people who are in a position to make a tangible difference in their purchases with an alternative product company. Does that sound like a concept that you think people would be interested in supporting? I just want some input on the “idea” the “Eco-Network” does not exist at this time. www.isomax-az.com has a start on this idea, but there are no “T” shirts, etc. available yet…it’s just an idea…What do you think of the idea?

Should we invest in renewable energy and alternative fuels?

Lawmakers only focus on these high gas prices. I think they should look into investing funds into renewable energy and alternative fuels.

This is the only way we can successfully become energy independent. And these fossil burning fuels are ruining the environment.

For example they could put _______ billion dollars into automobile companies so they could lower the cost of hybrid cars, and _____ billion in the production of these vehicles.

Solar panels as an investment and saving – sounds too good to be true!…?

(Firstly I apologise for the length of this, but I wanted to explain the whole situation just so there’s no ambiguity).

Here in Brisbane, Australia we get 7-8 sun hours per day on average (source: http://www.livingin-australia.com/sunshine-hours-australia/ ); our household uses ~20kWh per day based on the average of all the power bills for 2009. Using this calculator ( http://www.bdbatteries.com/panelcalculator.php … too lazy to crunch the numbers myself) it tells me the ideal system is 3.2 kW. Our house has a large north-facing roof so that is good enough for solar panels. For practicality (and to keep the numbers conservative) I sourced the figures for a 3.5kW system which is within the price range of $30-40k, but after selling RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) and taking advantage of federal and state subsidies and offsets it is priced at ~$15-20k; I’ll assume a worst case (say, $25k) to keep it conservative.

With a Home Equity Line of Credit Loan we currently have $220,000 in debt overall. At ~6.5% interest the monthly repayments are ~$1,190. If we were to throw the $25,000 for the entire solar setup onto the loan, the loan would increase to $245,000 and interest would be ~$1,330 per month, a $140 increase. Since we are currently paying $126 per month ($4.20 per day) in power bills, it seems it is not worth it. However, 3.5kW x 7.5 avg sun hours gives 26.25kWh daily, or ~6.25kWh more than is needed. When taking into account the 44c/kWh feed-in tariff that is a lowest possible return of ~$82.50 per month (I say “lowest” because it is real-time net metering, so if we have nothing running during the day it will send a lot of power priced at 44c/kWh to the grid; when we buy it back when we are back from work at night it will cost only 16c/kWh, so overall we will gain more than $82.50 per month).

So then if we had to pay $140 extra per month on the loan but that eliminates $126 per month in power costs and includes $82.50 at the minimum in feed-in credits, is that is effectively a saving of $68.50? I know it isn’t really a saving per se since simply paying loan interest doesn’t reduce the loan’s size, but to me it seems to be a saving since the power cost of $126 per month will always be there so it may as well be moved from one account (elec) to another (HELOC loan) without making much difference financially; also the HELOC loan can be paid off and thus interest repayments become lower, while the cost of electricity is only set to rise (on top of inflation-adjustment each year, we are expecting sharp rise when the carbon trading scheme gets passed, and the generators were granted a 16% increase for January 2010 anyway!!!). Additionally when the 3 kids have moved out of home the power use will drop, leaving more electricity for the grid (so more money returns) in addition to less expenses overall (so the HELOC loan will be easier to pay off) – seems like a double win!

There are two major downsides that I can immediately see: variable interest rate rises and home valuation. However for the latter, I am not sure whether it is really a problem. For all I know, solar panels would most likely increase the value of one’s home (seems to be logical anyway), which in turn means more flexibility regarding the floor of the HELOC loan if it is needed.

I am somewhat naive regarding how HELOC works so that is my main concern in this plan. So is this too good to be true, or have I missed something (I generally don’t believe in “too good to be true” hence why I am asking).
Naive re HELOC; I am one of the 3 kids mentioned in the question (19yo) so this is just for me to propose to my parents as an idea.

Ron Paul supporters, where do you stand on these issues?

Abortion
Crime to harm a fetus in the commission of another crime
Restricting rights of minors to travel to other states to get abortion
Contraception
Paper money versus gold standard
Gay marriage recognized by the state
Don’t ask, don’t tell
Equal pay laws for genders
Legal gay adoption
Funding for nanotechnology
Hate crimes
Terrorist rights
Penalties for illegal pornography
Drug war
Education of evolution and God
Homeschooling
Grants for Black and Hispanic colleges
Vouchers for private schools
Big oil profits
Tax incentives for renewable energy
Oil drilling in ANWAR
Recycling
Protecting free roaming horses and other wildlife
Israel to give up land for peace
US funding to the UN
Travel ban to Cuba
Trade with China contingent on human rights and product safety
Free trade
Earmarks
Term limits
Politicians invoking God
Soft money for campaign reform
Right to privacy for contraception
Abortion
Roe v. Wade
Gay Marriage
Don’t ask, Don’t tell
Gay adoption
Gender equal pay
Protect the Pledge of Allegiance
Affirmative action for college admission
Funding for nanotechnology
Share holders in corporations to vote on executive salaries
Anti-gay hate crimes legislation
War on drugs
Military on the border
Student loan constitutionality
Evolution and god
Home schooling
Private vouchers
Tax credits for Christian schools
Funding for Green schools
Big Profits for Oil Companies OK
EPA should regulate greenhouse gasses
Oil company subsidies
Incentives for alternative fuels
Drilling in ANWAR
Implement Kyoto protocol
Recycling
Protect free roaming horses
Amber Alerts
Islam is inherently warlike
Israel land for peace
Free trade agreements
Limit attorney fees
Airlines to choose if to allow passengers to have guns
Euthanasia
Invading Pakistan to get bin Laden
911 was our fault
Birthright citizenship
Border fence
Minimum wage good or bad
Christian faith in public OK
Abolish social security

How would I be categorized politically?

I support unborn rights and would support a pro-life amendment to the constitution, with the only acceptation for the mother’s life.

I would abolish the department of education because it’s a local and state level responsibility.

I support the right to bear arms, concealed weapons licenses, hunting, stand your ground laws, etc.

I support a 2 strikes and your out drunk driving law.

I support a his body his choice law banning infant circumcision unless it is to treat a legitimate medical condition.

I support the decriminalizing of marijuana because it is less harmful than alcohol.

I think the drinking age should be 18 to match the age of adulthood.

I think it is of the highest urgency to become and stay energy independent.

I support nuclear power and increasing the number of nuclear power plants across America.

I would push the auto makers to make electric cars available for drivers who want them.

I would set and push for goals of energy independence, curing cancer, and paying down the nation debt.

I oppose the endangered species act because it has failed to protect one species and has only given government control of people’s land.

I would raise the levels of fines on employers hiring illegal aliens.

Homeland security should only be used as an anti-terror agency and criminal law enforcement should be handled by other agencies.

I don’t believe there is such thing as a gay marriage and think we should give them the same privileges that comes with marriage but call it something else.

I think capitalism is the greatest antipoverty tool the world has ever seen and encourage the economy, not put outrageous taxes on it.

I don’t believe humans are warming up the Earth but I think we need to clean up some of the messes we are making such as air quality.

I believe in a small federal government. I don’t think the general public should even notice the federal government unless they visit their local military recruiter or post office.

No more ethanol, it causes higher grocery bills and less MPG.

I support Boone’s plan.

I support the rights of nudists to live their lifestyle on their privately owned property without the government telling them they must put clothes on.

I am a Christian but don’t think it’s the government’s job to push morality, I think morality must come from the people up. Not the government down.

I support net neutrality, and oppose bandwidth caps.

I would revert our copyright laws back to that of the Webster and Benjamin Franklin years: An item can be copyrighted for 14 years, renewable once, then falls into public domain.

We allow men to go out in public shirtless. I support amending the law allowing both genders to do the same. One gender shirtless is discrimination. I support women’s rights to breast feed in public. That is the function of the breast. I don’t think anyone has ever been harmed for seeing a breast.

I think smokers should be required to pay their own way when they get cancer and heart disease. Not get public money to fight a self imposed condition.

I would allow people to own their social security accounts and allow them to invest in a Roth IRA within their social security account so the people may build a nest egg to retire on. Each person will own their account and congress may never dip into it.

I would make it illegal for credit card companies to raise interest rates, at will, with no delinquent activity: banning universal default.

Absolutely, no more national debt. No more borrowing.

I believe terminally ill patients should be allowed to take experimental drugs that have yet to receive FDA approval.

Lets get rid of the IRS, replace tax system with flat tax or national sales tax. The IRS and current tax code only exists to control people.

I oppose taxes on broadband internet access, sales tax on in items bought online, and regulation of online content.

I don’t believe our government is up to the task of providing national heath care and it’s much better off left in the hands of the private sector.

I think adults should legally be able to take steroids for body building if he is not competing in competitive sports.

I think daylight savings time should be expanded to a year round project.

I oppose the government regulating the content of literature, films, video games, etc.

what’s your opinion on the article Doer’s drive to clean the air ?

Doer’s drive to clean the air
NDP leader wants to model California’s crackdown on vehicle emissions

By Mia Rabson
MANITOBANS could have more than just sunny skies in com­mon with California if Gary Doer is sent back to the premier’s office next month. Doer marked Earth Day Sunday with a series of campaign promises to pro­tect the environment, including forcing all cars on Manitoba roads to spew out fewer greenhouse gases. “We want to work using the California method on vehicle emissions,” Doer said in the backyard of a private residence in Wolseley. California set tailpipe emissions stan­dards 41 years ago, and has long been the North American leader on the sub­ject, including recent plans by the state to cut by 10 per cent the carbon content of gasoline sold in the state.
Cars sold or imported in California must meet that state’s emissions standards or they aren’t allowed on the road, and Doer wants to set the same standards here.
He said he believes the federal gov­ernment should set a national standard for tailpipe emissions to ensure car man­ufacturers are forced to act.
“Having said that, just like California is not going to sit back and wait for Washington, we’re not going to wait for anybody else,” he said.
Doer said the tailpipe restrictions will not just be for new cars sold in Manito­ba, but also include incentives for people with older cars to cut back on emissions. “We believe carrots are the best in this regard,” said Doer.
Doer repeated his pre-election pledge to pass a law requiring Manitoba to meet its greenhouse gas reductions targets under the Kyoto Protocol by 2012. But, for the first time, he said he’d like to meet that goal with actual reductions, not by buying credits from other juris­dictions that have fewer emissions or have

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cut back more.
Manitoba’s Kyoto target requires a cut of 2.3 megatonnes of greenhouse gases. The province currently emits about 20 megatonnes a year, more than one third of which come from vehicles.
Other promises in his environment platform include building renewable energy sources for the communities in Manitoba that don’t have access to hydroelectricity, and requiring all land­fills to capture emissions.
Curtis Hull, project manager of the Manitoba-based environment crusader group Climate Change Connection, said overall the Doer environment platform “looks promising.”
But he said he’d like to see more ini­tiatives to get people out of their cars in the first place, including investments in public transit, particularly in rural Man­itoba, and higher gas taxes, though he acknowledged that is a hard sell.
“Increased gas prices won’t be popu­lar, especially at election time, but when it comes to getting people out of their cars, that’s the big one,” said Hull.
Doer was joined at the microphone by Lloyd Axworthy, who was once the senior federal Liberal in Manitoba and is now the president of the University of Winnipeg. Though Axworthy’s presence implied he was endorsing Doer’s cam­paign, he said that’s not true.
But he did laud Doer for showing lead­ership on climate change in Canada.
“I’m not here in a partisan way, I’m here because as a citizen of this province I think it’s important we continue to build on what’s been accomplished,” said Axworthy.
Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard, who also made environment announcements Sun­day but didn’t get the boost of Axworthy’s presence, sniped that he thought it was funny that Doer felt the only way he’d get credibility for his environment announce­ment was by having a Liberal present.

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Federal Tax Credit question?

What is a federal tax credit? The context of where I found it is:
If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit.
Thanks

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