However, we aren't blessed with having hindsight until after the fact. You can't know what the ramifications of an action will be until you have taken the action.History often (always) repeats itself. We've documented enough history to provide the sight of all hinds in the world.
The slaughter and sale of such animals could potentially bring considerable income to a nation that changed its stance on such issues, but in the interest of ethics and morality, most nations have not.Most (all) nations DO profit from the slaughter and sale of native wild species UNTIL the animal becomes endangered. Usually for their pelts, and often with the excuse of 'nuisance animal', people are legally poaching wildlife this very second. I forgot the statistic, but how many animals become extinct each year? This is not from them eating eachother.
There are also things like protected land, for example in the US there is ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) which is protected land, basically no one can touch it, and yes I know the status of this area is currently in question, but I feel like ignoring that fact for now.This is a prime example of your government at work. Bush is actively trying to remove this protection status for the immediate and explicit purpose of
Arctic Drilling.
You are jailed for murder, not for being a Good Samaritan.You are only sued for millions for being a Good Samaritan. If someone is hurt, DONT TOUCH THEM. Lawyers will convince them that their chronic back pain was YOUR fault. By law, you cannot dispute someone who claims to suffer from back pain.
it isn't the US that is drilling everywhere for oil, it is organizations like OPEC.The US doesn't have to drill for oil. We hire sand people for that. It's THEIR fault, you know. We may pay them, but they don't Have To accept the money. They could refuse and wait for us to wage war against them. (oh wait, we did that already)
You will never see hydro powered cars in your lifetime. They don't have the same performance that American drivers (and most people World wide) demand.
Fuel efficiency is bad for business, thats why vehicles today suck more fuel than they ever did in history.
SmallpoxIf 3/4 of Europe didn't die from the Black Plague, the world population would be at least 20 if not 200 times what it is today (assuming they lived equally fruitful and tragic times as the rest of us) If we found a cure for death, god help us. IMHO, abortions and assisted suicide is the most humane medicine we have today. Many children much rather be dead than living the foster system never knowing their mom... and I know if I were to become incapable of sh[b][/b]itting on my own, I'd want Dr Kevorkian by my side. Remember,
spay and neuter your pets, and children, to lower the stray/homeless population. Its funny how it's suddenly different when we talk about population of people, not just animals. Nearly every species of wolf is extinct due to our advancements, I suppose because they're so dangerous to people (who aren't even close to extinct).
but I'd like to think that the majority of people have good intentions for their actions...We'd all like to think that. It makes it so much easier to wake up in the morning.
Getting back onto topic...
Yes, it is Outlook Express's sole blame for these Email worms. It has nothing to do with HTML Emails, but has everything to do with permitting dangerous scripts to be executed when an email simply arrives in your mailbox. SARC has told us for years that such a phenomena is not possible and only Urban Legend... leave it to Microsoft to make it a reality.
As far as CHM over HLP, I think it's an equally unnecessary risk. CHM is just as obsolete as HLP. It's a disgusting program and a disgusting file format. It has security risks that are just not worth it. If we're going to switch formats, I'd recommend PDF. It's universal and 100% safe.
- Raccoon
PS. Closing philosophical / religious note.
"Thou Shalt Not Kill" was the 6th, shortest, and most simply put commandment. It is often mistaken as being the first or second commandment because of its powerful message. Four simple words with nothing to question and no mistakes to be made... so how after 2000 years did it translate to:
"Thou Shalt Not Kill, unless to feed thine hunger, or to wage war upon thine neighbor... but only if thou hast asked for my blessing first. When I am exceedingly busy doing God things, it is also OK for thou to carry out judgment upon thy neighbor, even if they have asked for my forgiveness. Killing in my name will always earn thee favor and acceptance into heaven. Just try to make it quick and painless."
PSS. No, I'm not a vegan or against the death penalty. I'm merely stating a point.