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To: Lane3 who wrote (59475)	4/15/2008 7:59:35 PM
From: Lane3	Respond to of 542013

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To: Lane3 who wrote (59475)	4/15/2008 8:25:00 PM
From: Mary Cluney	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542013

<<<If the tipping point is, indeed, near, then they are, indeed, wise in having recognized it. But their "hysteria" is misdirected. That's partly how we know it's hysteria. If the tipping point is where the most shrill voices claim it is, then why the call for initiating action that cannot possibly be effected in time? >>> <<<I was just guessing for illustration purposes. It really doesn't matter what number you use. It's clearly more than ten years.>>> You made up a number (uhh for illustration purposes) and then you say their "hysteria" based on your made up number (uhh for illustration purposes) is misdirected.