The darker sides of humanity have and will always be in how we view others different then yourself. Little understanding of an others way of life, thinking you are right and they are wrong. Back to the analogy that it would be a more civil society if all countries had nuclear weapons. Seriously does anyone really believe this? Understanding and compassion of others is what is needed. Education seems to me to be the place to start this process.
Then take humans inability to live with in their means throughout history. How many times in the past have humans used up the natural resources in an area laying waste then moving on to greener pastures. Displacing any locals that were not using the resources needed. But now the human race is at a point where the only greener pastures left will be the ones uncovered when the ice melts. What a boom that will be, bet there are those wringing their hand chomping at the bit waiting for this to happen.
I'm afraid unless or until something more drastic happens to force the issue oil will still remain the world fuel. But it will end the countries that prepare ahead of this will be the fortunate ones.
Barney
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