I Wish I’d Thought of That
Inspiration comes in many forms. It may come from a passing scene played out as you ride the bus, from reading a magazine outside your normal area of interest, or from talking to a close friend.
If you’re a writer, there are a number of sources you can turn to for writing prompts, ideas and encouragement. 451 Press has an excellent resource for writers in our very own Jaime over at Fiction Scribe. Jaime dishes out advice, constructive criticism and the occasional well-aimed brickbat while blogging at her site for all things writing. It’s like the old Algonquin Hotel Round Table, except you have to bring your own booze.
Inspiration came from an unlikely source today when I happened to notice an article by Robert Robb in the Tuscon Citizen. Robb (or Rob) had the following brilliant suggestion:
As the discussion of global warming progresses, it would be valuable if distinctions could be maintained between what is known, what is reasonably believed and what is mostly being guessed at.
This is a brilliant idea. We could even have little icons that precede every written statement warning readers that the following assertion was either fact, a reasonable theory or sensationalist posturing.
Face-to-face debates would require that speakers punctuate their sentences with hand signals like rappers or gang members.
“Climate change is real like them Rahway Lifers…”
Of course, this would require a large organization that would certify and classify all statements on climate change into one of the three categories…
Which is why I’d like to take this opportunity to announce the formation of the Global Association on Global Methodology for the Environment.
The role of GAG ME, as I see it, is to eliminate the copious amounts of time spent by both sides on cherry-picking facts, on challenging the motivations of scientists who don’t agree with one’s view and on pointing out the hypocrisy in the other side’s lifestyles.
Naturally, there would be a small fee involved.
Why should those people hustling for government grant or oil company money be the only ones to profit from this discussion?
Disclaimer:
Classification of statements by GAG ME is final and subject to revision at any time. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, impotence and skin rash. Void where prohibited by law.
GAG ME is an equal opportunity cynic.
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