Monday, September 24, 2007

The Height Of Greediness!

The height of greediness? Sometimes I am doub if greediness really has a height. The fact that it is greediness, it should have no height! It is because to be greedy means never to be satisfied. In any case, a measure of the greed must be established if only to show its seriousness.

The North Arctic, according to the new issue of Time magazine had been determined to have thinned if not melted its ice. A route from North Canada to Asia via the Pacific was previously impassable by ships due to the presence of thick glaciers. But lately, these ice glaciers are not present anymore. This, in spite of the fact that the melting season is not done yet. For those who are worried about global warming and climate change, this new phenomenon of the ice melting considerably is a grave threat and therefore needed attention and urgent response. The ice glaciers must be protected. But the powerful nations have a different idea. Ecological changes and threats are not enough for them to stop going to the Arctic in order to do some explorations for oil or other possible resources. For them, it is an opportunity to acquire and conquer potential riches. Each country had planted their flag or identification thereby sending the message that they are present and should not be disturbed. In a way, they are saying to others to "back off!" This is very alarming and saddening. If more oil will be found there, a double whammy will occur. One, the thinning of the ice will result to a lot of ecological problems. Second, the finding of oil means more carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere. Greed is prevailing over safety. Greed is prevailing over the care for the earth, the only one we've got. People act as if they do not live in this planet! It will be good to see the height to which this greediness would reach its summit! Will I live to see it? He he he...am dreaming huh?

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