Trump Pulls Out of The Paris Accord

[JJIII]

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Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?

Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?

[Chicks]

Originally Posted by JJIII

Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?

Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?

Coal emissions are a major cause of global warming, not to mention causing respiratory problems for children and adults, costing taxpayers billions in healthcare. Government's role is to protect the citizenry through regulation. When businesses are demonstrably doing harm to citizens, government needs to step in.

Coal is a filthy, outdated form of energy. Natural gas is far cleaner, cheaper, and in abundant supply. Renewable energy has become competitive, thanks to scientific research and insightful businesses. Coal needs to be shut down for good, but political corruption keeps it viable.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by JJIII

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Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?

Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?

Carrying libertarianism to it's logical conclusion would mean no interstate highway system, no railroad linking the east to the west coasts.

Hell, Skyline Drive wouldn't have been built, leaving Pidgeon Forge and DollyLand without all that sweet damn Yankee cash y'all love so much.

[sheltiedave]

Originally Posted by JJIII

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Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?

Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?

No, it isn't.

The national government also is supposed to act in the best interests of the people, balancing national interests, global initiatives, and international mandates that help protect the environment. The EPA backs this, scientists do as well.

[Chicks]

Originally Posted by sheltiedave

No, it isn't.

The national government also is supposed to act in the best interests of the people, balancing national interests, global initiatives, and international mandates that help protect the environment. The EPA backs this, scientists do as well.

Yes, the people, not some idiot billionaire's interests, not MegaCorp's interest, but the people's interest, first and foremost.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by JJIII

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Isn't that the way it's supposed to work?

Individuals and individual companies making their own decisions?

Could I make an individual decision to smoke a cigar in your living room?

[nailer]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Could I make an individual decision to smoke a cigar in your living room?

Yes, but there'd be consequences.