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Thursday, May 10, 2007
The Editor
The Lethbridge Herald
P.O. Box 670
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3Z7
Hold ’em or fold ’em?
Dear Editor,
David Suzuki reminds me of the energizer bunny. It’s amazing to see him continuing to beat the drums for Kyoto. (The plans about a bulb, that’s all”, 07/05/06. A6)
Environment Canada’s Minister Baird with the help of his departmental analysts and economic consultants confirm that Canada can’t meet the Kyoto targets, short of economic collapse. Dr. Suzuki claims we can and tells us 61% of Canadians think we should stick with Kyoto. Minister Baird comes up with a fence straddling plan to test the waters on both sides of Kyoto.
Climate change and the Kyoto war on carbon dioxide emissions have morphed into little more than the world’s greatest multimedia reality-fantasy game. Jennifer Ditchburn of Canadian Press brought this to a sharp focus on CTV’s “Question Period” a few days ago. She wondered if Minister Baird had a chance in a debate with “sort of rock star type people like Al Gore and David Suzuki”.
Well, maybe newcomer Baird does have a chance. Star Suzuki has placed an all-in bet on the Kyoto pot. That may end his play. Superstar Gore hedges with an apparent all-in wager, but is slyly siphoning bags of chips into his own pocket. Baird’s refusal to fully commit to Kyoto and bluffing action plan on climate change may keep him going. His feint to the left and appeal to his Canadian contingencies spirit of competition with foe Gore’s American base could buy vital audience support.
One thing is sure. Canada will not win the Kyoto pot. The rules of this game include withdrawal. Canada continues to hold ’em. She should fold ’em before the rules change.
Yours truly,
Duane Pendergast