Global warming

I'm all for the environmental movement. There is something really strange happening with the weather--that much you can't deny. We all should be aware of how we interact with Mother Nature.

But what I'm afraid of is a creeping correctness that will stifle simple adventure and exploration and coming together. Case in point--The U.N. is holding a meeting in Bali to discuss climate change. Problem is, the participants had to fly in, adding to carbon emissions in the atmosphere. And yes, people are complaining about it.

My worst fear is that one day, plane travel will strictly limited. Much to the detriment of us all. It's a tradeoff--the emissions that spew out of the plane on its way someplace, and our insatiable need to explore, see the world for ourselves. Humans are a curious lot--we need to know what is in our surroundings to make sense of the world. The internet is a great tool for finding the recipe for creme brulee, but it's another thing entirely to eat a creme brulee on the Boul. St. Germain in Paris. You have to feel life.