Quote:
Originally posted by ltl/fb
Are you a R member of Congress? Because this sounds suspiciously like current economic policy.
|
It's obviously a half-joke, but after I wrote it, I realized it's no less valid a response than that offered by the crowds screaming for a ban of SUVs. If we all bought Priuses tomorrow, the Middle East (and out own archaic energy policies) would never change.
The anti-SUVers would probably counter that there's no reason we can't change our energy policies without first having to run the planet out of oil. I disagree. China and India will just pick up the slack our decreased consumption creates.
I guess the anti-SUVers' next argument would be that reckless consumption over a short period of time would hurt the environment much more than minimal consumption over a longer period. I don't know whether that argument holds water, or if it could be proven or disproven based on the obvious lack of previous instances to use for scientific comparison.
I do know this. My half-joke is worth making to the next Prius driver who accuses you of aiding terrorists. If for no other reason than to amuse yourself with his response...
