"Man does not control his own destiny, no matter how we might pretend that we do. The forces of nature are far beyond our control. This is as true in modern America as it is anywhere else."
Powerful words David and it begs the question: Was it beyond our control? Not trying to suggest God isn't up there pulling strings, but ultimately we need ask; could we have done more? Done better?
I am not a climate change fanatic by any stretch of the imagination. I have come to believe we have played a role in the massive increase in the number of very large weather events taking place with each passing year.
What i do know is this: it has been folly for those who argue climate change is a Chinese hoax. Or, worse yet, governors who pass legislation to strike language from their documents so as to make them go away. Lunacy at its finest, but what the hell do i know?
In AZ this year, through Sept 12, the state has had just over 12 inches of rainfall (compare that to Harvey/Houston in 2017). Not unusual as we only average between 12-24 inches per year. Wild fires are our challenge but so far this year we've been lucky (or better prepared).
We have no children. If we did, i would be terrified for their future. Politics aside, It certainly appears as if God is angry at us for being such piss-poor caretakers of the planet.
Glad to hear that you and Steve and your families are okay. I've been watching the news about Tennessee, and that flooding looks catastrophic.
"Man does not control his own destiny, no matter how we might pretend that we do. The forces of nature are far beyond our control. This is as true in modern America as it is anywhere else."
Powerful words David and it begs the question: Was it beyond our control? Not trying to suggest God isn't up there pulling strings, but ultimately we need ask; could we have done more? Done better?
I am not a climate change fanatic by any stretch of the imagination. I have come to believe we have played a role in the massive increase in the number of very large weather events taking place with each passing year.
What i do know is this: it has been folly for those who argue climate change is a Chinese hoax. Or, worse yet, governors who pass legislation to strike language from their documents so as to make them go away. Lunacy at its finest, but what the hell do i know?
In AZ this year, through Sept 12, the state has had just over 12 inches of rainfall (compare that to Harvey/Houston in 2017). Not unusual as we only average between 12-24 inches per year. Wild fires are our challenge but so far this year we've been lucky (or better prepared).
We have no children. If we did, i would be terrified for their future. Politics aside, It certainly appears as if God is angry at us for being such piss-poor caretakers of the planet.
I doubt the devastation we're seeing in Asheville, NC was on ANYONE'S Bingo Card for this hurricane.