http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/forbidden-table-talk/2012/jan/28/global-warming-verses-affordable-inhalers-truth-ev/
Bob Siegal discuses agreements to ban substances that threaten the ozone layer that have caused the banning of over the counter inhalers. He points out the irony of this, the possible sacrifice of several lives for the good of the planet and it's inhabitants. There is also irony in that many of those in agreement with this latest action against global warming also support affordable health care programs. The inhalers left to asthma patients are more expensive than those banned. Siegal draws attention to the general hypocrisy of anti global warming movements.
While Siegal brings to the table many valid points, his argument is flawed. The government weighs its decisions every day and is not a perfect system. Putting a nation and a world before a few people with asthma actually is necessary if the threat to the world is measured to be up on the scale. Siegal is correct, however, in the fact that it is hypocritical to pass over things such as private jets for a few inhalers.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Global Warming: Who to Blame?
http://www.lfpress.com/comment/columnists/lorrie_goldstein/2011/11/30/19041586.html
On the global scale, we are now past whether or not global warming is a reality and a threat. We move on to a game plan, which naturally requires a scape goat.
Lorrie Goldstein argues that, at the "United Nations’ annual gabfests on global warming," Canada is unfairly picked on to reduce emissions while the two big carbon emission sources, the US and China are mostly ignored due to their key roles in any post-Kyoto agreements as leaders of the developed and developing worlds. Goldstein points out the flaws in argument, and claims these actions demonstrate cowardice.
The contemporary global warming debate has now shifted to revolve around the responsibilities of developed and developing countries.
On the global scale, we are now past whether or not global warming is a reality and a threat. We move on to a game plan, which naturally requires a scape goat.
Lorrie Goldstein argues that, at the "United Nations’ annual gabfests on global warming," Canada is unfairly picked on to reduce emissions while the two big carbon emission sources, the US and China are mostly ignored due to their key roles in any post-Kyoto agreements as leaders of the developed and developing worlds. Goldstein points out the flaws in argument, and claims these actions demonstrate cowardice.
The contemporary global warming debate has now shifted to revolve around the responsibilities of developed and developing countries.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
A Study of John Kass
When addressing national topics, Kass tends to adopt the tone of, "What has the world come to," noting how the life of a single baby deer tips the political scale and how the 'needs' of shoplifters have moved away from simple subsistence to luxury items such as fillet mignon. However, Kass is sensitive to the topics that individuals are concerned about, as demonstrated in his 12/9/11 post, when he sincerely answers fan mail and addresses a youtube video with good humor. Thus Kasso uses his point of view to widen his reader's eyes, but does it in a way as to make people think, not criticizing them for thinking differently than him. He views society as a work in progress, and knows that it hasn't failed yet because it isn't finished yet.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
A Christmas Miracle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1216-20111216,0,4742650.column?page=1
John Kass describes how the small issue of an orphaned deer's life turns over the political scene at the outcries of Chicago Tribune readers. He congratulates readers on having saved the deer's life for Christmas, and perhaps hints that this power of the people can be applied to other movements as well. He points out how such simple stories have the power to touch people's hearts and connect them over great distances and differences. He points out how even those who hunt or believe in hunting support the right of Charlotte the deer to live. In describing how politicians, especially those hoping for support in the next election, scrambled to paste their names on the saving of Charlotte in contrast to his own statement that Tribune readers saved Charlotte, he also points out the fickleness of politics.
John Kass describes how the small issue of an orphaned deer's life turns over the political scene at the outcries of Chicago Tribune readers. He congratulates readers on having saved the deer's life for Christmas, and perhaps hints that this power of the people can be applied to other movements as well. He points out how such simple stories have the power to touch people's hearts and connect them over great distances and differences. He points out how even those who hunt or believe in hunting support the right of Charlotte the deer to live. In describing how politicians, especially those hoping for support in the next election, scrambled to paste their names on the saving of Charlotte in contrast to his own statement that Tribune readers saved Charlotte, he also points out the fickleness of politics.
Politics, Sports, and Legends, Oh My!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1209-20111210,0,5594614.column
John Kass addresses several points in this column, answering fan mail. By combining the serious with the lighthearted, he touches on important subjects while keeping his tone casual. To a question of how Daley and Madigan are avoiding all of the political mess going on, Kass answers, that's easy. magic. He means that it is not easy - it is a mess of complicated factors, but he also insinuates that they are not completely out of the political mud. Thus without actually saying anything, he gives the reader much to think about. Kass also addresses Mark Buehrle's leaving the White Sox, giving faith to readers that there is still a positive light - an old message, the glass is half full, which, though separated from all of the other responses, applies to the political intrigues. Kass ends on a decidedly lighthearted image, him, or the legend of Kasso, riding mule down Michagan Avenue, with Daley, Madigan, Jackson, Emanuel, and Thompson following. Perhaps sending a message to readers, there has to be room for humor and fun, no matter what's going on.
John Kass addresses several points in this column, answering fan mail. By combining the serious with the lighthearted, he touches on important subjects while keeping his tone casual. To a question of how Daley and Madigan are avoiding all of the political mess going on, Kass answers, that's easy. magic. He means that it is not easy - it is a mess of complicated factors, but he also insinuates that they are not completely out of the political mud. Thus without actually saying anything, he gives the reader much to think about. Kass also addresses Mark Buehrle's leaving the White Sox, giving faith to readers that there is still a positive light - an old message, the glass is half full, which, though separated from all of the other responses, applies to the political intrigues. Kass ends on a decidedly lighthearted image, him, or the legend of Kasso, riding mule down Michagan Avenue, with Daley, Madigan, Jackson, Emanuel, and Thompson following. Perhaps sending a message to readers, there has to be room for humor and fun, no matter what's going on.
Wanted: Shoplifter of Filet Mignon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1202-20111202,0,1007088.column
Through his own experience of a childhood at a family supermarket and a list of most-shoplifted-items, John Kass criticizes not only the act of shoplifting but also the state to which America has descended, where shoplifting is not for survival but for a filet mignon or a Let's Rock Elmo. He makes fun of such shoplifters, calling the filet mignon tasteless, criticizing their taste in steaks. Kass further mocks these people who seemingly shoplift for fun by ending with a recipe for the "Kass' Christmas Shoplifter's Pan Sauce" and then the simple statement, "pay for your own whiskey. It tastes better that way." This backs up that these shoplifters can afford to buy the things that they steal, and also reprimands them - a society without shoplifters whould be a better one.
Through his own experience of a childhood at a family supermarket and a list of most-shoplifted-items, John Kass criticizes not only the act of shoplifting but also the state to which America has descended, where shoplifting is not for survival but for a filet mignon or a Let's Rock Elmo. He makes fun of such shoplifters, calling the filet mignon tasteless, criticizing their taste in steaks. Kass further mocks these people who seemingly shoplift for fun by ending with a recipe for the "Kass' Christmas Shoplifter's Pan Sauce" and then the simple statement, "pay for your own whiskey. It tastes better that way." This backs up that these shoplifters can afford to buy the things that they steal, and also reprimands them - a society without shoplifters whould be a better one.
First Daughter in Law
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-met-kass-1125-20111125,0,3890680.column?page=2
Columnist John Kass writes about the First Lady of Chicago, Maggie Daley after her death. Instead of focusing on politics, the obvious topic, he focuses on family, revealing an anecdote that displays Maggie in contrast to her mother in law, Sis Daley.He emphasizes the position, the family that Maggie blundered into, and the pressures and new responsibilities that she bore with 'public grace.' Kass praises Maggie for her courage, and all other daughter in laws as well for holding families together.
Columnist John Kass writes about the First Lady of Chicago, Maggie Daley after her death. Instead of focusing on politics, the obvious topic, he focuses on family, revealing an anecdote that displays Maggie in contrast to her mother in law, Sis Daley.He emphasizes the position, the family that Maggie blundered into, and the pressures and new responsibilities that she bore with 'public grace.' Kass praises Maggie for her courage, and all other daughter in laws as well for holding families together.
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