As I listened to the Scottish Parliament debate the Climate Change Bill, first reading, I had a picture in mind.
Imagine if you will, the bridge of the Titanic.
The Captain is aware that there are icebergs ahead and so he has a discussion with his senior staff … we should alter course … yes, but when and by how many degrees … well, let’s think about it and ask for opinions and then make a decision - CRASH!!!!
You see, I think I heard every party agree that
[a] we are heading for the proverbial iceberg
[b] we do need to take action
[c] we will decide within 12 months what action to take,
Quite frankly I do not think that that is good enough. We need action now, because even now is probably becoming too late as far as future degradation of quality of life is concerned.
I am sad to say that I conclude that the words of Burns apply to our MSPS because as far as Climate Change is concerned they are indeed
Wee, cowrin, tim'rous beasties
This is a time for real leadership with no eyes on the ballot boxes!
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