Arnold Schwarzenegger’s commute via private jet between his mansion in Los Angeles and the state capitol in Sacramento may soon be coming to an end. The city of Santa Monica voted this past March 25th to ban large jets from the municipal airport the Governor has been using for his commute. But apparently the city resolution hasn’t been enough to deter Schwarzengger’s and others planes from continuing to use the airport, so the matter will be sent before a Federal Judge in a court case scheduled to begin May 15th.
Schwarzenegger’s brother-in-law, Bobby Shriver, a Santa Monica city councilman who was one of the unanimous votes for the resolution said, “These guys aren’t listening so we have to lift the conversation to a different level.”
Of course jet travel is not only irksome to communities surrounding municipal airports but also takes quite a toll on the environment in the amount of CO2 emissions it adds to the atmosphere. Schwarzenegger is well aware of the criticism and has announced he will be calculating the amount of his emissions from January 2007 onward and working with the Pacific Forest Trust to offset his carbon footprint and keep his commute carbon neutral. You can
by learning more about the work of Pacific Forest Trust and deciding whether it’s a viable way to offset your own, hopefully less extravagant, commute.
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I know the Governor will do the right thing.
He is on my list of many powerful men, #50 Alive just before the Dalai Lama!
Here is the beginning and his part.
Many Powerful Men
A never ending poem
Inspired by women and men I know
and my kids
Many powerful men with compassion, want the world to change.
I know that these men together, will bring survival into range!
A few who rule our countries, have lost conscience and common sense.
Powerful men can get them to stand down. Why are these rulers so dense?
……….
David Suzuki, scientist, zoologist, and geneticist so bold!
Wants nature to survive bad business, or many species will fold!
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Al Gore, took carbon for his cause.
He tried to convince politicians to learn atmospheric laws.
Stephen Hawking with his genius, is astronomer extraordinare.
He investigates the universe; for the truth he has utmost care!
Paul McCartney inspires. He and the Beatles sang great songs,
Of freedom, love and peace, hoping one would right the world’s wrongs!
Jimmy Carter was a president, who thought we should use less oil.
Then and now he speaks out, against all businesses who spoil!
Bruce Cockburn, militant musician, uses his guitar instead of a gun.
He sings all people are equal to him and believes we could all live as one.
Neil Young sings Living with War. He refuses to silence his voice,
For freedom for all to live and let live. Most of us have got the choice.
George Clooney is spreading the truth, through film. He wants life more fair.
He produces and acts for mankind. His good looks give me reason to stare!
Noam Chomsky, a linguist at large, shares truth about corruption most high.
Stories that intrigue and inspire us all to take less. Now I do know why.
Nelson Mandela was punished by law for standing up as a man.
He has prayed that all men be just. I am sure that white man can!
Richard Gere brought compassion and peace with Buddhist friends.
To Atlanta, Georgia, to leaders and to me. Love he defends!
Sean Connery, sexy secret agent and extraordinary gentleman,
Gives to his country and education. He can help, I know he can.
Wayne Gretzky, hockey great and family man, helps kids when he can.
Skating was passion and his joy of the thrill, for each and every fan!
David R. Ford has researched sex and drugs by nature. He and I agree
Prohibition is a stupid law. God made it, so it should be free for me.
………
If all those above could just get together. They have right on their side.
Maybe they can stop war, poverty and abuse for all victims nations wide.
And all over the world where man has made a few mistakes and not cared.
We may have a chance to survive. So let’s have PEACE ON EARTH declared!
…..
I Can’t Stop More Powerful Men Continued Forever
Harrison Ford, heroes Han Solo and Indiana Jones.
He can take down anyone who is bad to the bones!
Jim Carrey, merry manic master, WHO I must find
To write me a check to spend on saving mankind!
Brad Pitt, rich and sexy, wants peace for all brothers.
His looks and morals endear him to loving mothers.
Matt Damon, Bourne Boston boy, informant for truth,
Plays the Good Shepherd for all the world’s youth.
Jack Black, comedian, musician, actor and good guy.
I know this because he appeals to my kids and I.
Jack White, actor producer, and moral musical man.
I know. He sings to my kids. Now I am his fan!
Todd Butler sings out about hidden truths and lies
That some bureaucrats spin. Bad guys, I now despise.
Paul Martin, past Prime Minister, stirs up in me.
Hope for a peace keeping Canada, kind, just and free.
Michael Jordon, Chicago Bull Hoopster for Space Jam.
Shooting guard, back as a Wizard, impressed I am!
Arnie Schwartzenegger, the world’s strongest man I know.
Is working to make his state great and green and rightly so!
The Dalai Lama is all about truth, compassion, and peace.
His quest to end all suffering will soon give us release!
…
Love Lora Bruncke
I have to apologize! I have Arnie’s last name spelt wrong! I don’t know how that ‘t’ got there!
So sorry, Governor.
I will fix it!
Lora