2007-03-23 02:41:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
because it has not made the earth a better place, it only makes you feel better about yourself, exposing you as a hypocrite.
2007-03-23 02:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
You didn't because there isn't a carbon exchange open to individuals. [edit: Jahpson, you're right, but this guy didn't buy them.]
Funny that a conservative like you would be against it, though. Carbon credits are a form of something known as a Pigouvian tax, embraced by conservative economists at the University of Chicago and Stanford for many DECADES now as a market-based mechanism to control pollution.
So, you SHOULD feel like an idiot.
2007-03-23 02:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Carbon credits are a tradable permit scheme. They provide a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by giving them a monetary value. A credit gives the owner the right to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide."
So Basically you bought the right to breathe
you should feel like an idiot. I've been breathing for free my whole life
2007-03-23 02:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Çlïgér4™ ♂ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because carbon credits are stupid. The whole concept is dumb. I know I don't want to cut back on my use of energy, and I have extra money, so I will give it to non-profit companies that look for alternative fuels to offset my excessive energy use.
Well I was thinking about kicking several dogs, and drowning some cats, and although that is wrong, is it OK if I donate money to the humance society to off set my animal abuse.
Does that last statement sound really stupid? Well carbon credits are the same thing.
2007-03-23 02:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Angelus2007 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Alias Smith and Jones- actually there are carbon options for individuals called Personal Carbon Allowances.
you probably feel silly because now you can use electricity, gas and what not and dont need a carbon credit to trade in. Just sell it (if you can) and get your money back
2007-03-23 03:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jahpson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Now you can run your heat cranked up day and night in your immense mansion like Al Gore while those of us that actually conserve shiver with our heat turned down to save a few dollars.
2007-03-23 03:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Carbon credits?
Isn't that what Han Solo used to buy drinks in the bar on Tatooine?
2007-03-23 02:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
You are not an idiot.
If I had the money, I would too. I do other things to try and protect the environment. The problem is that this is not a scientific issue anymore. As a political issue it's subject to nasty and vicious tactics.
But, the folks out there who are arguing against global warming would LOVE to be making you feel like an idiot. Stand tall and proud for what you believe in. Folks in other countries don't even get to do that.
Be Heard, Stand for your Principles!
2007-03-23 02:45:39 · answer #8 · answered by notasperfectasyou 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You think that's idiotic? I just won 2,000,000 play money chips on PokerStars and I told my boss that I'm quitting. Well, then again, I guess what I have is more concrete than your carbon credits.
2007-03-23 02:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
You've been duped. Now go drive your SUV around the block a few times until you get your money's worth.
2007-03-23 04:15:34 · answer #10 · answered by Truth B. Told ITS THE ECONOMY STUPID 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Smart business men they are the smartest look they are supporting gores plans. must be right they are your idols Republicans rich business men. you want to be just like them but you will never be one so just let go and join the good side of the force.
2007-03-23 02:47:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋