With the special edition of the Rampage focusing on finding solutions to the global warming problem, I decided to look at the situation from a different angle. 
While there is no doubt the earth has warmed up by half a degree in the last one hundred years, some question the motives of those leading the fight against global warming. 
Are they really out to save the world?
Some say that many politicians and scientists are using the global warming fear to gain power and control.  I believe this to be true whether it is for financial gain through the sale of carbon credits funding for research or the sale of cleaner cars. 
Another motive is the feeling of importance. Politicans feel they are making a difference in saving the world.
It might surprise some to hear that British environmentalist George Monbiot isn’t a household name in the states, but he is considered one of Britain’s leading environmentalists.  He recently spoke out against the use of bio fuels which some claim will cut back on emissions.  He believes that many of those pushing for this are doing it for purely political reasons.
Some examples of people using global warming for political gain are both Barack Hussein Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Both stated that if elected they would sign the Kilda agreement to lower carbon emissions.  Newly elected prime minister of England had promised to sign the agreement if elected.  This is being done to gain votes of those who strongly believe in global warming.
The prime minister of England  has said,”If you count only the immediate carbon costs of planting and processing bio fuels, they appear to reduce greenhouse gases. When you look at the total impacts, you find they cause more warming than petroleum…”
The Harvard Crimson’s editorial page recently wrote an article concerning the global warming battle by former Vice President Al Gore. It stated that the beginning costs for ethanol would not make it a realistic alternative as compared to gas at this time.
In the article entitled “Gore and Green Cronies” Peter W. Tilton points out that Gore doesn’t live the environmentally friendly life he wants others to. 
In fact, he points out that Gore and his wife Tipper reside in a behemoth 20 room mansion outside of Nashville that used nearly 23,000 kilowatt-hours last August, more than twice the annual…yes, annual energy usage of a typical American home.
Gore’s preferred mode of transportation between stops on his international publicity tour is his private jet, which spews out CO2 emissions at the rate of a small army of SUVs.
As for the recently awarded Nobel Peace Prize which Al Gore shared with the UN’s team of climate scientists is startling. Some of those scientists sent out letters requesting their names be removed because they didn’t believe man is causing global warming. The request was refused.
Recently the founder of the weather channel John Coleman announced he is looking into the possibility of suing Al Gore for fraud.  He calls global warming the biggest scam in history. He points to the fact that many politicians pushing for changes in emissions hope to gain votes from those who believe in global warming. 
I believe the involvement of scientists is to keep the flow of research funding coming. If there are no problems, there is no need for research.
While some changes to cut back dangerous emissions should be made, people must take a critical look at those making the decisions and giving the advice on how to do so.  Their true motives should be discussed openly and questioned. Otherwise, following them blindly could lead to disaster.