First off, the Taliban killed 2,974 people on 9/11/01: 125 at the Pentagon, 246 on the planes, and 2603 in the towers. Not including people around the builds in the streets or neighboring buildings or the rescue teams. So why was it not necessary to attack Afghanistan? More people died that day than Pearl Harbor, but we attacked Japan. More people died that day than D-Day in WWII... Why not defend the Persian gulf? Do you want to pay DOUBLE for gas when Bush is gone? Yea, we may be in debt, and we are heading for a recession, but if the American people would wise up and see that if Bush would have had support we could be farther along in this war! The first shots of the American revolution took place in 1775. The Treaty of Paris wasn't signed until 1783. EIGHT years to liberate OURSELVES! The first state to succeed from the Union was South Carolina in 1860. General lee didn't surrender until 1865. FIVE years to pull OURSELVES back together! America entered WWII on December 8, 1941. We STILL have tropps station in those countries. Along with Korea and Vietnam. So what examples tell you people that this war should be over? We have only been in Iraq for how long? I agree that global warming needs to be stopped, and things have gotten worse as far as the economy goes, but maybe if the people that voted for him would support him, then we wouldn't be so bad off. By the way, My name is Anthony Shillingburg, a junior at Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, West Virginia. I failed my history lesson today because I couldn't stand myself if I didn't voice my opinion and defend Bush agaisnt you guys/girls.

Nuclear plants are dangerous. Don't you remember what happened with the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster - disaster that not only spilled 70% of its radioactive outburst on Belarus, but also contaminated entire Europe. What if these plants explode? Are we ready to live on nexium for the rest of our lives just to make sure the radiation wave hasn't touched us yet?

I wish we didn't have to wait for another year to get rid of Bush I feel we should have kicked him out by now He is against everything that is good for this country and global warming I saw the video where they arrested an activist dressed as a polar bear in D.C. Is peacefull demonstration against the law now? I wouldn/t like for my greatgrandchildren to have to go to a museum to see what a polarbear looked like actually if we don't start taking some action on global warming there won't be a world anylonger

hey mr. passacantando!
im mary from mvp swim team and i have been following the work of greenpeace and actively keeping up with the stories when i stumbled upon your blog. it was very cool to recognize you and get the chance to read your thoughts. i felt that your writing was great and so powerful that i had to pause for a moment afterwards and just think, "wow. he really put it all in perspective" its really good to get your point of view and i wanted to let you know your doing such great work! you have one of my future dream jobs! see you this summer!

Great post and perspective John, ...I especially like this part - "the thousands he has left behind to live their lives with prosthetic arms and legs." So when's the US of A going to wise up and elect you. Damn, ...that's what we really need. ...GC

You have democrats Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reed, and Diane Feinstein to thank for taking impeachmnet "off the table". Go John McCain!!

I fully agree. Problem is (ask my wife) when I get on Bush, I become so angry, my rationality leaves me. So I'll leave it at that. January 2009 can't get here soon enough.

I very much agree with your comments, John, and have always been a supporter of Greenpeace. I have been unemployed since Oct. 2007. I am a truck driver. The company I drove for was bought out by another company in 2005-2006. We were all rather skeptical of this new company as rumors had been rampant that they had gone through a bankruptcy in 2001. Because of the policies invoked by Bush, this company was able to get the credit necessary to buy out our company (small nationwide), its terminals, equipment, operating authority, etc. Within two years it ran our company into the ground and went bankrupt last October and we all lost our jobs.

As for Bush--I knew in my heart when he first ran for President that he would do so much damage to this country. I also NEVER believed there were weapons of mass destruction and that it was never necessary to go into Afghanistan, let alone Iraq. I've been right all along. I can't stand the sight or the sound of him, so I don't watch his speeches, press conferences, etc.

I am an environmentalist and animal rights advocate. I have taken in several unwanted dogs and cats and have spent time trapping, altering and releasing feral cats. I drive a Toyota Prius and have had solar panels installed on my home.

I will always support Greenpeace and everything it does to save this planet from the likes of George Bush and all others like him.

It astounds me that one man can endanger so many people's lives, infringe on private liberties, promote violence and ignorance, and NOT be impeached.

I am looking for ways to purchase solar or wind generated electricity to reduce my impact on the planet!
I'm a member of a small electric cooperative, what can i do

John,

Thanks for this. I wasn't even aware that Dr. Gofman passed away -- I just got off the Espy and haven't checked the news for several weeks -- but Dr. Gofman was highly revered in our household, and I am sorry to hear of his passing. My father brought him to Vancouver to speak in the early 1970's and we always had several copies of Poisoned Power around. After sailing to Amchitka, I want to update my education about nuclear issues worldwide now. Perhaps you -- and Harvey Wasserman -- have just begun my education. Best, Barbara Stowe (aka "Stoweaway")

I found Mr. Wasserman's article interesting, though decidedly biased. It obviously was meant for the "choir", not agnostics, like myself, seeking a thoughtful and more objective examination and discussion of the issue, not just from one source, however disguished and erudite. Nuclear power may not be the answer to our energy and environment problems, but it may have a part to play. At this point, I need to educate myself because I don't know. I look foward to learning more about Dr. Gofman and his work, as well as doing my own research on the issue.