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Global warming: don’t blame me

At some point in time, geological forces created Glacial Lake Missoula and the result was present-day Missoula submerged under water. I’m told the same forces created Glacial Lake Columbia, which submerged the present-day location of Spokane, all thousands of years ago.

That warming trend continues today.

All of this happened before mankind as we know it arrived. And now we are to believe the continuing warming is the result of man-made created forces.

Why are there those in power who blame us for the weather patterns today and why do these same people remain silent with no complaint when a rapidly accelerating diesel truck idles in front of me and submerges me with black smoke when the red street light turns to green along Sprague Avenue?

Gordon Spunich

Spokane Valley

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