• Welcome
  • Community
  • Blogs
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Join
  • Log in
Follow MNN    
MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world

 

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

Tweet
Pin It
Email Bookmark and ShareShare
WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More

Earn Points
What's this?
MNN.COM›

MNN BLOGGERS

Shea Gunther

A 6,000 year old world needs no mining laws

Arizona state Sen. Sylvia Allen supports uranium mining because the 'earth's been here 6,000 years'.

Tue, Jul 07 2009 at 10:14 AM EST
 9

Photo: Kafka 4 Prez/Flickr
What is most troubling about this video?
 
A- That this woman, Arizona state Sen. Sylvia Allen, thinks the world is 6,000 years old.
B- How casually she threw out that the world is 6,000 years old.
C- That she's in a position to vote on environmental laws, which she thinks are silly because the world is only 6,000 years old and everything has been fine so far. Dagnabbit.
D- All of the above.
 
 
[Astroengine] via [Discovery Magazine Bad Astronomy Blog]
Pharyngula's post about it has some great comments.
 
 
Are you on Twitter? Follow me (@sheagunther) there, I give good tweets.
 
And if you really like my writing, you can join my Facebook page.
 
Previous Post
How to: Make a composting worm bin
   Next Post
Greener clock powered by bugs
You might also like:
Related Topics: Mining, Science

Comments

Follow this conversation
Add your comment
View:
  • All (9)

anonymous
Anonymous 07/09/2009 04:15 AM

don't discount Mrs Palin.

Just because she's out of sight for now, doesn't mean someone isn't up to something.

mark my words, you haven't heard the last of Sarah Palin.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/08/2009 22:20 PM

this is the best that the "friendly opposition" in arizona could come up with? you've got mccain juxtaposed with THIS?? i'm with the first poster--let the GOP have her. it's amazing that they can't figure out why people don't like them right now. sheesh!

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Green Festival Man 07/08/2009 18:19 PM

People like this should never get voted into power that's the scary thing.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Johnny D. Hinton 07/08/2009 11:51 AM

For those who accept the Biblical account of Creation the earth is estimated to be between 6 and 10 thousand years old. BUT, this view should never be used to disregard responsible stewardship of the planet we call home.

God gave mankind the responsibility to have dominion over the earth. But dominion bears accountability and not just authority. Authority exists to provide and protect that which is under it.

The Laws which governed ancient Israel took into account proper care.... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Tracy 07/07/2009 23:31 PM

I am embarrassed to be from AZ after seeing this. What is really shocking is that she ran stating an emphasis on the importance of improving the AZ education system and the environmental issues pertinent to her area (forest health and watershed protection). That uranium mine isn't going to do any favors for either, lady. Wow!

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

mhincha
mhincha 07/07/2009 20:22 PM

My vote goes for:

E: I live in Arizona

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/07/2009 19:40 PM

Great bit of logic! It's safe to walk across the highway blindfolded because I've never been hit by a car before. Of course, the good senator likely did not get as far as logic and rhetoric, never having passed biology or history. Nevertheless, I too would LOVE to see her as a prominent Republican candidate. She will appeal to the all-important Christian Taliban, the Toby Keithites and the NASCARians. You go girl! Show those Democrats how useless that "liberal" value, strong universal.... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/07/2009 15:58 PM

Since when has it been important for politicians to know anything other than to do as they have been told.She did make clear that her constituents would make money.Before you pounce you could even ask her if the uranium will be for medical purposes. From what I heard she doesn't sound like she is doing it because of the age of the earth.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/07/2009 11:39 AM

Since Palin looks like she's getting out of the political limelight, Senator Allen would be the perfect GOP presidential candidate for the next race. Especially with comments like this. I think she would make a wonderful candidate! She is looking like a typical GOP winner to me! ;) ;) Keep up the good work Senator!

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

Add your comment

Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below.
    Log in or
    create an account
     
    •  
Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post
Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article.
The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our Terms of Use

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICKS

tease to solar

tease to peanut butter

tease to cats

NEWSLETTER

Mother Nature. Delivered

CONNECT WITH MNN

Follow @twitterapi
 Tumblr
 Google +

About Shea Gunther

Eco-entrepreneur on politics, energy and Earth's resources.

RSS feedMore about Shea

Recent Posts

  • Hawaii bans plastic bags
  • Spring Back Recycling: Saving mattresses from being thrown away while creating jobs
  • Combat juggling: Nerdiest sport ever?
+ Add this to my site

Shea's BLOGROLL

EcorazziEco-Chick
WorldChangingTreehugger
GroovyGreenTriple Pundit
Green DigGreen LA girl
Jetson GreenEcoGeek
Marc GuntherEarth2Tech
Twlight EarthMax Gladwell

ADVERTISEMENT



Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Advisory Board
  • Editors' Blog
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • WorldShares

MNN Tools

  • Advice
  • Blogs
  • Day in History
  • Eco-glossary
  • Infographics
  • Lists
  • Photos
  • Videos

Connect

  • Community
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Newsletters
  • Polls
  • RSS

Channels

  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Your Home
  • Family
  • State Reports

Follow MNN

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Google+
  • StumbleUpon
 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS