Blame God, Not Mankind

This references Dean Johnson's Dec. 6 letter and Billy Raymond's Dec. 15 letter, subject "I agree." Apparently both of these gentlemen are convinced that it does not matter whatever mankind does here on earth, it will not affect the climate or result in global warming, because "God controls the world's temperature, not man. God controls the climate, the earth's ecosystem, and our environment."

So, I guess we do not have to be concerned about excess vehicle emissions and smog affecting the climate or ecosystem. We can dump our batteries, paints, acids, oils, nuclear waste, etc. into our landfills, because "God controls our ecosystem, not man." In view of the above covenants stated by the two writers, if the recent California fires, which destroyed thousands of acres, was caused by arson and there is any resulting ecosystem damage, we cannot hold the arsonist responsible, we must hold God accountable. It should be noted that Mr. Johnson has previously stated he believes that "global warming is the biggest hoax."

The garbage (pardon the pun) that these gentlemen are espousing is typical Rush Limbaugh, Fox News, right wing; ditto head logic. I suspect that if former Republican Vice President Dan Quail had received the Nobel Prize and honors that former Vice President Al Gore recently received, you two would not have written these letters.

I've never claimed to be a theologian like Mr. Raymond is, nor a rocket scientist like Mr. Johnson may think he is. Al Gore's conclusions have been widely acknowledged and validated by notable actual scientists in these areas. I don't think Nobel Prizes are awarded unless they are substantially documented. Unfortunately, most of the Republican right wing nuts have a "holier than thou attitude," and can't accept any Democratic accomplishments. Maybe you two gentlemen need a reality check. Good luck in your endeavors.

Ron Geouque
Avon Park