Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Our Newest Op Ed
Disasters drive home basic truths
- By Michael M. Bates
We humans sometimes lull ourselves into believing we run the world. We explore outer space, delve deeply into the mysteries of life, and build bigger and better MP3 players. In general, we live lives undreamed of even fifty years ago. Yep, we've come a long way, baby.
Then the tsunami or Katrina or another disaster happens. They are forceful reminders of how impotent mere humans are in the face of Nature.
Not totally powerless of course. Scientific progress permits us to determine in advance how severe many natural disasters will be. When they will hit can often be pinpointed.
Warnings can be issued. People can take precautions....................
Click HERE To Read On
- By Michael M. Bates
We humans sometimes lull ourselves into believing we run the world. We explore outer space, delve deeply into the mysteries of life, and build bigger and better MP3 players. In general, we live lives undreamed of even fifty years ago. Yep, we've come a long way, baby.
Then the tsunami or Katrina or another disaster happens. They are forceful reminders of how impotent mere humans are in the face of Nature.
Not totally powerless of course. Scientific progress permits us to determine in advance how severe many natural disasters will be. When they will hit can often be pinpointed.
Warnings can be issued. People can take precautions....................
Click HERE To Read On
# posted by Publius @ 9/28/2005 02:00:00 AM 
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