Yesterday I got a Not-asked-for-e-mail from a 'Minnesota resident'. Then I made my second post to the TCmetro list. I've posted dozens of messages to Tcmetro on "Conserve, Now", and other ways to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can deal with this? I've been shut out of other public Minnesota discussion groups since February of 2000 for posting claimed "off topic messages" on global warming. I tried to explain that global warming is a local problem in that all of us need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. I tried to explain that I'm at TCmetro listserv to encourage others in the Twin Cities area to support reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, including the emissions that we are responsible for as individuals. I wrote two articles that are at the Minnesotans For Sustainability website [ http:// www.mnforsustain.org ], showing regional climate change in the Upper Midwest. After five years of effort, I'm ready to give on trying to encourage others in Minnesota to deal with global warming. You'd give up too, wouldn't you? Pat N Chanhassen, MN ----------------------------------------------- Not-asked-for-e-mail from a 'Minnesota resident' ----------------------------------------------- From: [Minnesota resident] To : "Pat Neuman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject : Re: People with "minnesota nice" don't talk about global warming! Date : Fri, 28 Jan 2005 11:47:07 Pat: You [can't] blame the reaction you get from people as Minnesota Nice. But, it might simply be - that folks who might otherwise be interested in this topic are a little offended that its the only thing that you want to talk about. And that you don't show any respect for other topics on the table. I'd love to talk about global warming and have made many efforts to talk to you about this. However, you insist that we only talk about global warming, that we do it on YOUR terms (and no one elses), and that if we try to talk about anything else - that somehow "we don't care." This is offensive. Now, this may not be how you see it - and it may not be your intent. HOWEVER, it is how I perceive it and I'm sure others do as well. So, if you want to blame it on "Minnesota Nice" or anything else, go ahead. But, I just thought I would share my feedback. Best wishes, [Minnesota resident] -------- My second post to the TCmetro list ---------- Re: People with "Minnesota Nice" don't talk about global warming! Where are the discussions about regional climate/hydrologic change by our professional meteorologists and climate/hydrology scientists in the Twin Cities metro area? Why are Twin Cities area residents not asking questions about what the consequences of climate change will be for the TC metro area? Why are they not trying to do anything to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions? I began drastically reducing my emissions five years ago. How much have you cut back? Global warming is more than an environmental issue. Why is there nothing about regional climate change in this piece aired today on Minnesota Public Radio? If you want to see who I am, my picture and interests are at: http://profiles.yahoo.com/patneuman2000 Pat Neuman Chanhassen, MN --- MPR's Morning Edition, Friday, Jan 28, 2005 HEADLINES: -National Weather Service on display -Snow depth stabilizing soil temperatures -Preliminary January climate summary -question about snowy Februarys -Almanac for January 28th -the Jevon's effect -Outlook Topic: National Weather Service at Mall of America.... This weekend the Mall of America will host the Annual Government on Display Expo showcasing the technologies and services provided by over 40 of our federal agencies, including the National Weather Service. Their booth will be located in the Sam Goody Rotunda. The NWS booth will feature a Mini-Dopplar Radar, a tornado simulator, NOAA Weather Radio, and a mock up of a river control model. If you have an interest in weather this is the place to go either on Saturday or Sunday. (snip) Complete message at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/1741 ----------- My Original Message --------------- > Excerpt (url below) "west coast and north-eastern states" are > banding together in regional agreements to tackle emissions." > > What about the Minnesota? > > Minnesota politicians are doing nothing to tackle emissions. > Instead, they're efforts are focused on tackling road and > airport congestion, by pushing for expansions in airports > and highways... without talking about emissions, air > pollution, and greenhouse gas driven rapid global warming. > People with "minnesota nice" don't talk about global warming! > I found that out... the hard way. > > Pat Neuman > Chanhassen, Minnesota > http://profiles.yahoo.com/patneuman2000 (snip) _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
