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White Guy Dancing — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:34:47 GMT

What an absolute joke! Global warming, er.. climate change due to man is a myth.. There are an equal number of climate experts with facts that spit in the face of the Gore-bot's opinions as to whom and what is causing the cyclical changes in climate. Funny how the loony left thinks terrorism is made up but climate change is undeniably real. Spare me the ‘facts’ er.. opinions you enviro-retards are going to push. I have more than enough scientific fact to blow any of your so-called truths out of the water. I’m going to turn every light on and run my car just in spite of this idiotic event. What a riot!! LOL!!

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d, IL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:42:21 GMT

"will turn off along with all other non-essential lighting" if they are not needed why use them in the first place ?

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Trinna, Valleyford, WA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:45:37 GMT

Good. If you aren't using a room in your house, don't you turn off the light? To save energy and your electric bill? Makes sense to me. I think they should turn off more lights.

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Courtney Baird, Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:48:02 GMT

I think this is an AMAZING idea! I wish Cleveland or Columbus would have been in on it, as I am from Ohio. It is so refreshing to see people trying to right the wrongs we have done to our planet over the last century. Critics watch out - next year maybe the list will top 500!

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Leona Irving, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:50:57 GMT

well, i think that this is wonderful, if it can help with the WWF then all the power, no pun intended, to them that have thought of it, one of our Canadian cities is doing it, just wish the one i live in would participate, would like to see the stars again, and sit out in the dark, with candles like the old days, was neat when we had the black out years back, anyways it is for a good cause, God bless who ever thougth of this, Lee

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Leah PettePiece — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:17:24 GMT

Fabulous Idea, remmber when some hippie guru which I will not name here said that if we could get 10 million people to sit in silent meditation for 1 hour all at the same time that world peace would come? I am for anything that makes people think, and perhaps sitting in the dark is one very good way to make that happen. Don't panic folks it won't kill you to turn off the TV, Computer, lights and music...the world was turning long before any of that and people found plenty of things to do in the dark!!!!And who knows while sitting in the dark a few people might actually get the idea that we could live much more simply and life would be much more far if we did!!!

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Brandon Nash, SanFrancisco, CA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:19:40 GMT

dear White Guy, I'm curious as to why you don't cite sources any of your scientific fact instead you rely on insults and made up words to express an extremely emotionally charged point of view. Your extreme emotionalism is not indicative of someone who routinely relies on fact based information to make decisions.

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Shirley — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:22:46 GMT

I think it's a wonderful idea. Wish they would do it in Maine. We're all spoiled--if we can't flick a light and use a remote plus push buttons, we go in a panic. A lot of this has to do with global warming

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Going Green, College Station, Texas — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:24:07 GMT

Even if it doesn't help global warming as some of the other people mentioned, its a great concept and good practice for the younger generation who carelessly uses and abuses electricity use and other natural resources. Children are brought up in a world today where they think the supply is never ending.

The facebook group, "Where I've Been" is also taking action and has asked members to participate in the lights out as well!

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R Wyoming — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:24:23 GMT

whiteidiotdancing:
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and criticize others' actions. It also makes you seem tough and manly. I expecially like your take on what the looney left think. I'll look for you as a source for what "they" think, rather than ask "them." Also, you really are helping you own cause by using energy for spite. I think the looney left must also believe that increased demand for energy sources increase prices. What will "they" think of next.
R

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T.S, chicago, IL. — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:24:55 GMT

This is one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of. It is comparable to the "don't fill up on gas next tuesday, so we can put a dent on oil consumption" e-mails that get sent around by people who don't know any better. Tell you what, why don't the geniuses who think of this stuff go over to Iraq and Afghanistan and promote a "peace hour" when no one fires a weapon for an hour! They would laugh their butts off!! Especially because these are the same people that tie up our troop's hands and then send them to fight!Spend your resources on fixing our countries real problems: the economy, unemployment, health care, and leave the myths and b.s alone.

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Xenophilic from AR — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:26:25 GMT

There are some really "interesting" people AND opinions out there, such as global warming being a myth and reducing electrical consumption won't save the planet. Man, where are these American morans get off? This country is full of stupid people who think only of themselves and their own desires. What about the planet as a whole? We, the US of A, consume more fossil fuels than any other nation in the world!! We also are considered the LARGEST producer of pollution, you know that funky stuff in the air that makes it hard for you to breathe or that makes water undrinkable, in the WORLD! We as Americans need to realize we can't be isolationists any more. That ended a long time ago. Face it. We are a part of a global society, whether we like it or not. EVERYTHING we do has an impact on the world around, which in turn impacts other people. Think about that next time you decide to throw trash out your car window or pour chemicals on your lawn. All of that has an impact on our environment and our planet. I personally do not want to live in a trash heap, which is what we will have if people don't recycle, reuse, or reduce their consumption of disposable goods.

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r Mayer — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:28:41 GMT

I encourage MSNBC to lead by example and go dark instead of wasting energy on infomerials

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Robert White, Colorado Springs, CO — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:33:10 GMT

This is a great idea! Even if one does not beleive in enviormental changes caused by man. For one i do not, but i do beleive we all need to be more consciences of our environment.

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Denise — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:36:29 GMT

Isn't it amazing that when there is an objection to something like this, the person objecting resorts to name calling and using words like "retard"? Obviously a chord has been struck which rings true - otherwise why resort to this language? Of course, WGD, you are free to do as you please. Me? I'll have candles a-glow!

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An Un-concerned citizen, Allentown, PA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:27:53 GMT

Who really cares? I (along with everyone currently alive) will be dust in the wind by the time anything major happens to this Earth anyway :) I say leave all the lights on you want.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:30:06 GMT

Just because your city isn't participating, doesn't mean you can't participate. Just turn off the lights... it's easy.

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blablalbablala, NY — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:30:27 GMT

W.G.D. i agree with u for the most part btw, though you did come across as rather extreme, be careful what you say in the future
d, just because it isnt 'necessary' doesnt mean it isnt helpful, comfortable or productive...
trianna that's true but really has nothing to do with turning off ALL the lights i a city for an hour...
courtney please stop blindly accepting environmentalist propaganda (since that is essentially what it is), and do research onboth sides of the argument before claiming we've seriously damaged the ecosystem in the last century (environmentalists would say it's been since the industrial rev. 2 centuries ago anyway, btw)
and leona what you're referring to is light pollution, which by itself is not a hazard to anyone... wasting money and potentially lives is not justified by a want to see the stars, when you can go to a more remote area much more easily...

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Jay A, Stockton, Missouri — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:33:46 GMT

I believe Global warming is a myth. I live in a town in Missouri where the temperature this winter was 10 degrees below normal. I also think turning out the lights for an hour will give those who participate the ability to view the night sky as it was meant to be viewed. If this were done between 9 and 10PM you would get a better view.

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Walt, Trotwood, OH — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:36:45 GMT

I think it's a good idea. My concern is there are a lot of folks around who will see this as a great opportunity to perpetrate mischief.

A questionm though: It may make sense for parts of Manhattan to be brightly lit 24/7, but is it necessary for Joe's Used Cars (7 available) in West Overshoe, Montana, to be similarly lit?

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Todd, Coos Bay Oregon — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:37:24 GMT

Well first off, everyone can do it... Go to your main and turn it off for one hour... and for the right wing ding bat who thinks of himself and how wasteful he can be... You can see what us humans are doing to our planet all in the name of being lazy... Why dont you get off your lazy behind and walk to work a couple times a week. There is so much we all can do to cut cost and save for our children. PEACE

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Jeremiah Jeremiahson — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:44:43 GMT

@White Guy Dancing

No, there is not "an equal number of climate experts with facts that spit in the face of the Gore-bot's opinions as to whom and what is causing the cyclical changes in climate"

That said, this is an excellent awareness-raising event, but the impacts on greenhouse gasses will be minimal, I am sure.

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OMG IM ANONAMUSLY A BAD SPEELER — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:48:38 GMT

hey, i agree whit White Guy Dancing, it is true, all gore even showed it on his graph in the book incoveniant truth that gree house gasses have been at much higher lvlvs and the enviroment has had worse golbal warming happen before and yet u dumb asses still swallow this shit lol LMFAO

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Sydney, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:48:47 GMT

What a great idea to raise awareness to human overconsumption of everything on this planet. I'm glad to know there is still intelligent life around. I'll be doing my part!!!

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Samuel Richards, Tampa, FL — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:01:25 GMT

Has anyone else noticed that all of the "solutions" to global warming are straight out of either an environmentalist or Liberal rant? Conserve energy, aborting children so that they don't leave a—gasp—carbon-footprint, get rid of SUVs, tax people to hell and back, etc... I heard a really good line a few weeks ago on the radio that applies—they've had the solution all along, they just needed the question. The question: How do we stop Global Warming? Convenient, no?

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Ed Pazicky, Port Charlotte, Florida — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:17:32 GMT

I wonder if "White Guy Dancing" is out there on the Griffin Ice Shelf doing his dance. Perhaps he would like to explain away the demise of the polar bear or the loss of the snow on Kilamanjaro.
The world needs to begin to become more aware of the danger we face and if we can bring about awareness through efforts like this, then "bring 'em on".

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Michael James — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:34:16 GMT

The photo's you supplied are completely misleading. If you overlay them on top of each other and flip between them, you can see that very few lights (outside of the bridge and the opera house) were turned off. Here's a quick physics quiz for all the supporters of the so called "Earth Hour": If the lights are off, but the power generation station is still running, was anything really saved?

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Eric, San Antonio, Texas — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:43:01 GMT

I don't have to agree with all the reason for doing this, but I think it is a good idea. Without a doubt lights use electricity and generate heat. Conserving energy, and becoming energy efficient makes good cent$!! I do agree we have far too much glitter glitz in the night sky.

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Jimmy Gee, Arlington TX — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:44:47 GMT

I expect the criminals will love this. Get ready for a one hour crime spree.

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C Smith, Detroit, MI — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:48:39 GMT

For those that may object to this event: even if you do not agree with the theory of climate change, it is important to understand that things being done to fix climate change are not bad for the planet...turning off the lights will further reserve our recourses. Coal (the way most of the power in the United States is powered) is not only warming the planet, but in order to mine it they are literally flattening mountains, which is leading to devastating environmental conditions check it out: http://ilovemountains.org/

I love the idea of earth hour

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Brandi B., Arlington, Texas — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:52:31 GMT

I think this is wonderful. Hopefully more cities will begin to participate in the future. I am from the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas, and I would love for our cities to participate. With as much as we are contributing to polution, it would be nice to do something good for the environment.

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Sammy, Kuwait — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:53:44 GMT

One hour per year, Nice; one hour every day - Better. So much to consider, like security alarms, hospital equipment...we are soooo dependent.

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Earthman, Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:53:46 GMT

Ok Mr White Guy Dancing but too much light and misdirected light is still pollution:
http://www.starrynightlights.com/lpIndex.html

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Billy, Dallas,tx — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:22:00 GMT

GLOBAL WARMING HA HA HA !!!!! WHAT A JOKE

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ed carr, chattanooga,tn — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:24:11 GMT

its great when people jump on here to rip on conservationists for questionable science, maybe its not even about that. why not conserve energy, there's no use in wasting it. do you espouse wasting energy because its "the american way?" people may or may not be causing global warming, there's nothing wrong with conserving instead of wasting. maybe some people would be best to conserve their words...

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ed, washington dc — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:25:45 GMT

allow concealed carry, enforce curfews, allow parents to spank their kids and bring back the death penalty...then we can turn off 75% of the night time security lighting, and maybe more!!

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Kimberly — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:25:47 GMT

I love how people throw hard effort, reproducible, peer reviewed scientific facts out the window in favor of unprovable, rhetoric driven, non reviewed "science" when they don't like what the numbers show. All of the living Nobel Prize Winners in the Sciences agree that recent decades show a clear break from the planet's natural history. If it isn't a man made phenomenon, then prove the opposite, using observations anyone can reproduce independently to show that it is due to something else. "Gore-bot" didn't invent the science, he just publicized it. Like him or not, it's not his findings that matter it's the published references behind his movie that matter. Disprove those before questioning the work of people who actually worked to prove their points of view. And just saying something repeatedly doesn't count as disproving mathematically sound research, it counts as playground politics and has no place in sober, serious discussion.

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Tir na nOg — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:39:30 GMT

May I suggest that "White Guy Dancing" run his car all night long and then pay the $80 to refill the tank.

Tir na nOg

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GregH, Columbus, OH — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:53:55 GMT

Take a ride in a small plane and view the smog layer and the way it covers a city like a blanket. It's fascinating to see and it certainly lends credence to the thinking that pollution and particulate matter could cause evironmental changes. I'm conservative but shocked at the people who think it's a nonsensical idea. To me, it is only logical.

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John Doe — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:55:27 GMT

What a load of crap Global warming was just a Y2k bug its not real.

I turned on every light in my house and every electric heater I could find in protest of the global warming scam.

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scott marbut, chandler, texas — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:17:53 GMT

this is a pretty cool milestone in history, within a few years this could become a global event. kind of like a planetary stadium wave to the cosmos. i bet it would look cool from orbit.

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Michael Barrett, Kalamazoo, MI — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:28:32 GMT

If you want to emphasize what a city looks like at night with all the lights out, then look at Pyongyang, North Korea. That's everynight of the year. Be thankful you have lights to turn off.,

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Michael Bailey, Everett WA — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:28:39 GMT

White Guy Dancing, you are one tremendous moron. If you think that man hasn't had any effect on the planet and that climatic change is simply a myth, then why are species dieing off by the hundreds. Why is the Antarctic ice shelf shedding more and more ice each year? Why are the levels of the earths oceans rising? Certainly your 'facts' are more true than those of leading scientists worldwide.
I suppose that you think the US economy is flying strong too.
Wake up and smell the insecticide laden coffee you no doubt drink. Perhaps you don't care enough about the world for yourself, but what of your children and children's children? Do you wish to condemn your progeny to an early end?
While you're running all your lights and wasting resources running the engine of your SUV, why not do it in the privacy of your garage? At least then the only air you pollute will be yours.

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Ryan Sexton, Buffalo NY — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:36:26 GMT

ridiculous! you people want to change the world and save our air? stop driving those huge SUV's and pickups, drive your 4 cyl or hybrid only when needed and ride bike. Burn wood for heat, or better yet, wear a sweater and turn heat off. Best idea is here, save your garbage and use it for fuel in your Mr. Fusion!!!!

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Mary Lou Hernandez — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:26:23 GMT

LET'S DO THIS MORE OFTEN !!!

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M. Miner , Everett, WA — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:33:10 GMT

I like others have been "doing my part in cutting back" replacing light bulbs with cfl ones, turning down the heat, turning up the air conditioning, turning off the lights, and turning off everything else. What has it gotten me? Bigger bills!!! That is what it has gotten me!!! I have used less energy both in wattage and natural gas but my bills keep going up up up!!! Gee go figure!!! But I look at the sky scrapers in downtown Seattle, the Seattle skyline, and the entire Puget sound, the so called Evergreen state, the "Green" tree hugging state, and the lights are on everywhere you could go blind from them. Then talk about the heat they waste here, you almost die when you walk into the stores from the heat blasting you in the face. The same in city hall, public buildings, libraries, everywhere you go full blast it's going. So much for being green when it comes to conserving. There was some conserving for a while after the initial September 11, 2001 attacks but then it was back to business as normal. We need to start fining these large business for leaving on their lights needlessly, I can see it if someone is working and having some on for security reasons. Also those needed for height reasons for aircraft and traffic etc. but nothing else is needed. Another of my all time favorites for Seattle area, was going through a fast food drive thru, noticed their lawn pop up sprinklers were going full blast,(it was pouring down rain and had been all week long)I brought this to their attention, the manager said, "It is controlled from Atlanta and we can't do anything about it from here"!!! Got to love it don't ya!! Good luck on saving the earth you will need it in Seattle!!!!

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Melody,Seattle,Wa — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:37:56 GMT

I'm 19, part of the future generation. I think this is such a great idea. I've been trying the past couple day to let everyone know about this. I can't WAIT to see the results. :) looking forward to it, I'll be in my room with relaxing with candles in the dark. Its only for 1 hour people! you can do it.

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M. Miner , Everett, WA — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:38:44 GMT

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Ratpur, Dallas, Tx — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:38:47 GMT

No comments. By my comment nothing is going to change. The event will still occur irrespective of my comment. Let them enjoy and let them experiment.

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Luka Harrison, melbourne, victoria (australia) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:43:40 GMT

who cares if its true or not? the fact that so many are concerned about the fate of the world is a positive sign, and while one hour is small sacrifice to make it is none the less something that will bring more publicity to the positive action we can take.

all i can say to the first poster is thus: there is just as much science contradicting your theories as there is supporting it. even if we are all wrong, isnt it worth a try?

15 minutes to go, and i cant wait to see the stars again...

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Bruce Heck — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:14:23 GMT

Really want to see an energy reduction? Turn off all the HDTV sets (average power consumption=550 watts) in the world for one hour. Shut down your workstation/computer when you leave the office each evening. Lower your thermostat 2 degrees in winter, raise it 2 degrees in summer.Let dishes air dry in your dishwasher. Combine laundry loads. THINK!

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TL Houser, Cliffside NC — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:18:14 GMT

All non-essential lighting should ALWAYS be turned off! Think about it. The key word here is non-essential.

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cdoe Phoenix AZ — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:12:46 GMT

If turning out the light sends a message so be it. I think that installing the solar panels on all new homes being built and on established housing makes more sense. Lets use the sun to generate the light and as the Navajo's in AZ are planning the wind mills to generate the power they need. Over thirdty years ago the government did not want to assist with educating the people on solar or the wind mills which generate power as that would have offended big business and thier big buck kick backs so the people pay. If everyone installed solar panels in thier homes a great portion of the world would be using negative electrical and the power company would be buying and paying them for the power.

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Tara Hawthorne, Saint Louis, Missouri — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:13:22 GMT

I think its a great idea. In my house we always try to turn off lights when we are not using them but now the world is going to turn off everything. This is somthing that should happen more often.

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Chuck Prosser — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:13:42 GMT

I pretty much agree with the comments of White Guy Dancing.I'm sure climate change is taking place but I don't think man is causing it.AS for cities tuning out their lights I think it's silly.

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Betty, Harrisburg, Pa — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:14:24 GMT

I think this is a brilliant idea! What better way for people and organizations such as WWF to make a point and raise awareness towards global warming/green-house gas emissions and protecting the environment.
It is true that many of us do waste tons of electricity through the use of non-esential lighting. We should cut back on the use and in the process maybe be able to save little cash that would otherwise go toward the electric bill, etc.

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Brian, Tucson, Az. — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:14:45 GMT

And the cows will continue to fart, wasn't it all there fault anyway?

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lyn, dixon ill. — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:24:05 GMT

I knew of this event via my newsletter from WWF, & passed the word along at work & to friends & family. I also attempted to have the local newspaper run a story, but they failed to follow thru. I guess it's more important run an advertizement than care about our planet! Some outlying area towns & cities are honoring 'Earth Hour'. I wish i lived in one of them. I am turning off ALL my electric power. I hope masses of people read this NBC article & see the importance of this event. It is such a small thing to do for our planet. I applaud all countries & cities who care enough to turn off their power, at 'Earth Hour'

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Jamie, Oregon Ciy, OR — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:24:23 GMT

OK White Guy Dancing...excluding the "myth" of climate change (yeah, it's been a cyclical event throughout time)...what about plain old-fashioned POLLUTION...or do you particularly LIKE smog in your city? Can't tell me us humans aren't to blame for THAT...

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Robert Hamilton — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:25:20 GMT

White Guy Dancing has the same wasteful mentality that has us struggling to find enough landfill space and has many water supplies in danger. It's possible that he's right about the science of global warming, but he can't deny that every person on the planet has a negative impact on the environment and should strive to minimize that impact. The fact that he's willing to pay more on his electric bill and his fuel bill just to spite this event exposes the depth (or lack thereof) of his thinking. It's no wonder that he doesn't give his real name.

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Grandmother Victoria — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:27:10 GMT

My father, who was a wise old farmer, believed in conservation long before the "green" craze, had his picture and story in the local newspaper for building one of the first "earth homes" in our area back in the 1970's. We used to play a game (pre-play station) called, "what would happen if..." We always wondered what would happen if every consumer in the country would turn off their electricity for one day? Would it be enough to drive the corporate electric bills (even back then) down significantly for consumers? I think as one consumer desiring a lower electric bill, I will just shut my lights off tonight for giggles.

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Dante Orlando Florida — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:27:26 GMT

i'm going to turn every light on in my house at earth hour in protest. People are so gullible the WWF is a antihuman organization. So many people jumped on this global whining without questioning it!! If it were true humans would be better off. the majority of the human population lives in a warm climate.

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Ron Weber — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:17:28 GMT

It's another typical "feel-good" liberal stunt that means nothing, except a whole lot of people have swallowed Algore's B.S. The actual SCIENCE says we are more likely to experience global cooling!

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Marilyn Lane — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:18:27 GMT

I think that this is great. I has always believed that if people truly would do this not only for the green effect but to protest to all the oil and electrical and gas companies we would not be at the mercy of these giants. We could help the enviroment and make the fuel prices go down. If you don't use it then prices will go down.

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treehugger — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:21:22 GMT

White Guy Dancing,
I would like for my kids and grandkids to see the sky and that will only happen if people like you will turn off their lights during Earth Hour and cut down on gas emissions. And the greenhouse effect IS related to humans because, in case you were asleep in history class in junior high, there was no pollution in North America until the human race decided to become technologically advanced and invented things such as cars that run on carbon gas, factories that spew tons of pollutants, and lights that require more energy than the earth can provide for us right now. The rising gas prices have to do with that,too, because humans are requiring so much gas that we have cut our gas supply in more than half. If we turn off cars AND lights during Earth Hour, I know that we could cut those gas prices and emissions down. I love the fact that human race is trying to make a comeback for all the wrongs that they have done in the past century.

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Scott, Monroe, CT — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25:30 GMT

Well there has to be an idiot in every crowd... like "White Guy Dancing." Yes everything in life is a conspiracy ... and the depleted ozone, disappearing glaciers and drsmatic climate changes around the world have nothing to do with coal burining power plants, gas guzzler Hummers and jets filling the skies. Wake up you fool! You may not care about what state we leave our planet in for our children but the rest of us rational beings do! I'm turning all the power off in my house even though my town isn't participating! Every little bit helps.

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StarGazer with a Mind — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25:44 GMT

While I agree with White Guy Dancing that the enviro-emergency is in reality an enviro-lie made up so the feel-good, its-always-mans-fault, Im-ok-youre-ok screamin' liberals can force more of their opinions on us as laws, I do like the idea of saving energy, savings costs (we have to pay the taxes that light up all those city lights), and seeing the stars again. Just the facts, ma'am!

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Ruth E. — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:26:09 GMT

Perhaps,the lights out activity is not so much for this cutting down on global warming;but,rather making people more aware of the state of our world.Any means of doing this is a positive step.Resources are not a bottomless pit.At some point we will be reacting too late to reverse or even stop the change.Does surprise me that WWF had to think of this activity.Hats off to them.Never heard of this until today.Would like to see more cities in my country doing the same.

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Robinn, Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:26:26 GMT

I was just browsing around this morning and discovered Earth Hour. I hadn't heard a thing about this on the news. What a great idea. Imagine if ALL of the major cities in the world could have a 10 percent drop in energy usage. Obviously, one hour is not the solution to the problem. And the problem is not whether or not there IS global warming. The problem is that we are a wasteful society. Scientists may not agree on the issue of global warming, but experts do agree that we have limited non-renewable resources. I see Earth Hour as just one creative response to limit our usage of those resources.

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Shawn Maes, Colorado Springs, Colorado — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:01:07 GMT

This is a very small thing that can make a big difference. I am a kindergarten teacher who sees an increasing amount of apathetic children and parents. I am seeing humanity being flushed down the toilet for the almighty currencey. One hour is little to ask to help make children aware that this is their planet and that they will be the custodians of it for future generations.

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Sandra Marbeth, Lockport, Illinois — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:07:25 GMT

I think it's a great idea!! I'm making sure my whole family paticipates and that they understand why. God made this beautiful planet to live on and we are certainly destroying it. As for White Guy Dancing how are you going to explain to your grand children or great grandchildren why they have inherited a planet with no more natural resources, coastal land thats under water because of glacier melting, extinct animals that they will never be able to see because thier environment was destroyed, polluted air they will be forced to breath, drinking water that's so contaminated that it will make them sicker than healtier, and lets not forget all the mercury in our fish and pesticides on our food. At the rate we are going each and everyone of us should be ashamed of what we are leaving the next couple of generations to live with, maybe they will be able to fix what we screwed up. But it's a pity that they should have to cause we are not being responsible for our own actions. I'm at least trying to make an effort, as small as it is, I hope billions of people make one small sacrifice, to take one small step to help right the wrongs we have done to this planet Earth which we call home.

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What a Joke — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:11:23 GMT

Well the positive is that Al Gore won't be wasting any energy for an hour. Could save him a huge chunk of change on carbon credit too. Oh wait maybe not.

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Will L Windsor Locks,CT — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:12:55 GMT

The first guy is a moron!I hope his car blows up when he turns it on at 8:00. Anyway I think its a great idea and I will turn off my lights today at 8. I hope Hartford Connecticut and many other cities will join next year I know I will.

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Sandye Spriggs — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:13:25 GMT

Whether you believe in global warming or not shouldn't be the reason you participate! How about conserving energy for conserving energy sake!!!

We should do the same thing with driving-can you imagine the amount of gas you could save? Just don't drive for "one hour"-Everyone at the exact same moment!!! What a feat that would be-If people could just not be selfish or self centered for 1 hour it would be a wonderful thing to accomplish.

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Mark, New York, New York — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:35:40 GMT

White Guy Dancing, what's your data? If you are telling me that excessive fossil fuel consumption is not hurting the environment and contributing to global warming then you need to quit thinking along party lines and get your facts straight. This isn't a leftist/rightist issue. Furthermore, I don't think that anyone on the "loony left" has ever said that terrorism was made up...that is a laughable statement. Perhaps they have questioned the motivations of that terrorism and the ways in which it is being counteracted. I know you are frustrated that more and more people are looking towards the facts that the IPCC has demonstrated and have come to recognize global warming as a real, man-made issue. This isn't about obstructing your civil liberties. It isn't about your political views. Its about protecting our planet. Why don't you see the importance in that?

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D, Orlando — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:36:48 GMT

Great idea! Figures Orlando isn't involved in this...
Great to see more people excited about this and not so many idiot's like "white little man dancing"...
what an idiot!

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Nicole, Brooklyn NY — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:37:30 GMT

White guy dancing....you have a great gift of pushing buttons. I'd like to know where you see our planet's development 10 years from now if we do NOTHING. Where is your scientific evidence you speak of to support otherwise, did you see it on FOX news? (and aren't you aware, that it is a proven fact that, I guess what you would call 'the right', is espousing media energy and money to say otherwise...to cover up, and mislead for political and monetary reasons) And what purpose would it serve to act in defiance of the black out? Why rebel, when people are seeking a way to be in solidarity about our changing planet? At least the greater population of the world is intelligent enough to care about our future, and our children's future, and is willing to take WHATEVER STEPS NECESSARY for sustainable life on Earth.

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Breila Chicago IL — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:37:43 GMT

I agree with White Dancing Guy, global warming doesn't exsist it is just the earth's tectonic plates moving like they always have the earth is going to change people it is only a matter of time. But I do think that turning off the lights is cool just to see what a dark city would look like!!

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Pat, Kaysville, Utah — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:39:17 GMT

Does it really make a difference if the power is still being generated? I mean electricity loses its current after so many transmission lines. How much more energy would be required to jump start all these monuments and cities once they have to power back up. Point and case, in California there is a draw down on the entire grid when people turn on their air conditioners all at once. Help me out. I don't understand how this will really help all of us.

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joeyc — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:39:45 GMT

i'm glad to see some cities trying to raise awareness. as christians, we are required to take care of the earth God gave us. buy a prius! they're great cars, fun to drive, quiet and really spacious for a smaller car!

white guy dancing is a moron. typical right-wing blabbermouth. does anyone seriously think terrorism is made up? lol

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BDeister — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:39:53 GMT

Great Idea!

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Kerry, San Bernardino CA — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:42:26 GMT

Seems to me this is simply a display. Any effect isn't long lasting. However, it is an important step in making people more conscious of their energy usage (which will have a long-lasting effect). I applaud the cities and the WWF for this. I agree with Trinna... why AREN'T people turning off lights they aren't using. No lights are on in my house right now, the sun is out! Open your windows, people!

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CeeJCee — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:47:27 GMT

Hey, Courtney Baird--I'm in Columbus and I will be turning off the lights at 8pm.It all starts with one person. I've notified as many of my neighbors as I can. We'll see what happens. Good Luck!

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PB, Boston, MA — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:03:40 GMT

I agree with d in illinois. If all these lights that they have turned off are non-essential why are we using them in the first place. As someone who grew up out in the country and has moved the suburbs I applaud the removal of all the non-essentail streetlights. I miss seeing the night sky and I think the children of today would be well surved to bring it back as would the economy, and the energy crisis. Turning off unnecessary lights will bring the stars back to us at night.

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No Light Hearted, Athens, Greece — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:12:27 GMT

Here in Athens Greece we had many non voluntary EARTH HOURS, compliments of the boys in DEH (Power company striking employees)so kudos them. WWF make them the shining ambassadors of your effort !!!

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Steve, Ogdensburg, NY — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:43:42 GMT

i'm still trying to figure out how global warming will cause an ice age....

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Beth, Nashville, TN — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:57:11 GMT

If it came down to people like "White Guy Dancing" up there, we wouldn't have any conservation, any problems with the environment possibly not being here for the "children of tomorrow". Sure White Guy, go ahead and turn on all of your lights, throw away all your garbage, instead of trying to recycle some of that is already in the over-flowing garbage dumps. Nah, one person won't make a difference when you get idiots like White Guy up there, but if you get a group of people that DO CARE ABOUT THIS WORLD, then we can make a difference in his tomorrow, whether he cares about it or not. I believe that the only person up there that MIGHT BE the, as he phrased it, "enviro-retards", would be White-Guy Dancing. But obviously, he doesn't have anybody carrying on his name for tomorrow, otherwise he might give a little interest in trying to save this already dying planet. Beth

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K Kalonick, Shanghai China — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:01:24 GMT

Forget global warming, for a moment, whether you believe it's man's fault or not. There is an energy crisis going on world wide. Take a moment to consider that energy wasted isn't easily re-captured. Living here in China, it's easy to feel how the scarcity impacts us...not something we felt in the US at all.
Be considerate "white guy dancing"...you aren't the only one out there - and whether your an enviro-freak or not, what you do impact the lives of others, no matter how small the gesture.

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Gerard Cleator, Chicago, IL — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:18:11 GMT

Chicago was one of the participants? This is the first I have learned about the project. There was no publicity that I saw about Chicago participating. IN that sense the demonstration was a flop.

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Kay Trimpe, Williamsburg, Iowa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:57:53 GMT

My grandsons and I participated on our own. While we were probably the only ones in town it was nice to shut off the computer and TV and actually play together. They are 3 and 6 and I believe that you're never too young to learn to conserve. We are a throw-away society and are paying for it with our air, land and water.

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lumber shaker city mb — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:11:10 GMT

i live in a town of 450 people, nothing formal was planned but the wife and i decided to do it anyways. we enjoyed 3 games of cards and spent the last 15 minutes just talking, been a long time since that happened. who knows maybe next year we will plan something a little spicier to do in the dark lol

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Zeno Philic — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:28:51 GMT

The folks out there who think this event is stupid are NUTS. I don't give two cents what you think about global warming; global warming and cooling isn't the issue here. ENERGY is the issue here. Driving an car these days? Seen gas prices lately? Use your AC, heater, lights, fridge, TV, computer, washer/dryer much? You want to keep doing that for a few more hundred years with a reasonable amount of comfort? Exactly HOW do you think we're going to solve problems for folks in the future if we don't look at them NOW?

I'd love to see more events like this - you may not save a huge amount of energy in the grand scheme of things, but it gets people THINKING, which is the first step towards any kind of change. Those of you who laugh at these guys? Yeah, you can...you'll likely be dead by the time the wells run dry, we have too many people and not enough energy and food to go around, and those doomsday movies from the 70's actually look pretty TAME. Wake the hell up and realize that we're either going to make some minor changes to what we do to affect positive long-term change, or just continue to consume everything in sight and screw your kid's kid's kids down the road. Those of you who don't think THAT'S coming are either clinically retarded or willfully burying your heads in the sand.

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sam — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:29:18 GMT

Splended idea. I would love to see the results.a

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Charles Henderson Buxton,Maine — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:36:54 GMT

Only a moron would leave the lights on in a room they were not using. Didn't your parents tell you to turn off the lights. So you grew up and became dumber. Your pathetic if you need a special day, once a year to smarten up.

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keith Bailey Berea, Ky — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:50:01 GMT

These people are idiots---They don't get a bill every month---How much more aware do I have to be---Give me a break---We will spend more money now on police patrols to ward off the extra crime that happens when there is no light----I believe in global climate changes---as a natural cycle---There was an abnormally large number of ice-burgs when the Titanic sank and what about the "dust bowl" of the 30's--These scientists are grasping for fame in global-warming because it can't be proved either way and they aren't smart enough to find something helpful---Of course we should be good stewards of the earth---but taxing us to death is not the answer and that's what this all about--Keith Bailey

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John Doe, Seatle, Wash — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:53:35 GMT

Actually, since this effort only produced a paltry 10% reduction in power consumption, I think it should be mandatory, except for hospitals. A blackout would be helpful AND fun! Maybe some thought should be given to an eletromagnetic pulse! That would shake those enviro doubters up!!

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Dennis Arnold, Anacortes, Wa. — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:58:55 GMT

Good God - how easy it is to lead people down the path of lunacy. Count me in with "White Guy Dancing" I'm gonna turn on every light (incadescent ones too) I can find. Who will enviornmentalists thank if/when someone "breaks" these new stupid bulbs that contain so much Mercury u have 2 have a "Haz-Mat Team" de-contaminate ur home? Call for help from Al Gore? Ha! U will have unexceptionally high levels of Mercury which is the #2 deadliest toxin known.

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Johnathan, Chesapeake, Va — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:02:21 GMT

I like many other Americans have been given a wake up call and we care about how we will leave this planet when we are no longer here. We may be doing too little too late but at least we are doing. Believe what you want but I for one believe and will encourage everyone I can to really think about the choices we have made and the real crimes we have committed against this planet. You don't have to agree but you certainly can't be blind.

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Don Knox, Colorado — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:15:37 GMT

To those people who refuse to believe in global warming... with over "6 BILLION PEOPLE" on this planet (and all the trash, roads, buildings, mining, waste and pollution that goes along with those people) it may be time to open your eyes. I believe the earth is alive in so many ways... and one of these days she will seek her revenge. Maybe this is her first step.

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B Rater kansas — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:19:11 GMT

There not talking about turning a light off in a room
no-one is using.
There talking about turning all the lights off and
sitting in the dark.
Pure stupid

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Jennifer West — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:19:30 GMT

I have no problem with turning off a few lights. Wouldn't it be nice to see the heavens at night as it was meant to be seen? The only reason we need them on at night is to reduce crime. Lets stop the liberal hoo ra ra, use common sense and just turn off the lights, because it saves all us tax payers dollars!! I say stars and the moon are the best light. If you turn it all off, you can see better. If not, use a flashlight!

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Nathon, Memphis, Tennessee — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:41:38 GMT

Ok, get a grip... it's one hour of life without power. I seem to remember, until the 20th century, most Americans lived without power anyway. It has yet to be proven, one way or the other, if man is responsible for the climate change and greenhouse effects going on. Yes, warming has been recorded all across our solar system, not just on Earth. However, lets not underestimate the impact the growth of humans has had on this planet. Woodlands/Forests gone, animals extinct, water depleted, and smoggy air. Regardless if we kill ourselves over generations of lives, 1 hour won't.

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Lander compton,clarksville,Indiana — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:22:59 GMT

I heard about the one hour lights out only 1 hour before it happened.I turned almost all my power of in my house.Good ideal ,Lander

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lee hall, seneca, missouri — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:26:06 GMT

Why is this only a once a year event? If we are going to make any kind of impact on the environment (planet), we are going to have to turn the lights out more often than once a year.

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David Webster, Sacramento, California — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:52:52 GMT

I think this is fantastic. last year was the start of something new; the whole world began to realize that preventing global warming isn't up to the politicians and the celebrities or the government. this year, things are really starting to get done. and it's not like it's something we can't go without for one hour (over-the-top bridge lighting? the coca-cola sign? sure, they're cool to look at, but all night long? this is a great start). I think it's a shame that even though so many cities in so many states and countries participated, more didn't join in. but everything has to start somewhere. I hope next time people might be a bit more enthusiastic instead of skeptical. we need to work together on this if we want to live in a cleaner, better environment.

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Buzz Lightyear, Santa Cruz, CA. — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:52:52 GMT

I acknowledge that turning your electricity off for one hour is going to be of little consequence to our larger global climate problems -- but that's really not what this is about. It's symbolic of our committment to begin the process of reversing the damage our insatiable appetite for and pursuit of energy has caused our planet and its people. In my 62 years on this planet, I've seen the extinction or near extinction of several animal species (the once plentiful Salmon may be next), the decimation of wet lands and forests, the poisoning of our cities with pollution and toxic wastes -- some of which had not existed until after the end of WW II. Almost every source of drinking water thus far tested in the US contains traces of several types of pharmaceutical and chemical pollutants, unremoveable by our current water treatment filtering systems. Everywhere you look, you see evidence of human ignorance, greed and selfish beliefs or apathy destroying the paradise that this planet once was. And White Guy Dancing has the audacity to claim he has the "scientific facts" to blow these self-evident truths out of the water! How much more suffering do the people, plants and animals of this earth have to bear before people like him will finally acknowledge that we humans are hell bent on creating the conditions for our own extinction?

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malaysia — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:41:18 GMT

not enough publicity or drive by the goverment for this things in my country. anyway i did close all the light in my house that day. i think rather than asking ppl to turn off one hour light, why not asking ppl to change at least one light buld in their house to a more energy saving lightbuld.

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Craig — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:48:15 GMT

I agree we should try to conserve energy. It's the right thing to do. However, the global warming is yet to be proven. This comes from the same folks who think the earth is millions of years old. :)

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FRANCIS SHOW, MILL RUN PA. — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:50:06 GMT

iT'S GREAT TO SEE HOW PEOPLE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN WORKING TOGETHER. JUST LOOK UPWARDS AND SEE WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING !!!! STARS SHINING THERE LIGHT UPON YOU !!!!!

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WILLIAM LOCKWOOD — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:13:20 GMT

Fortunately, I was sick with a G.I. virus and forgot all about this lame idea. Fortunately, I turn off my lights anyway when I leave a room, Fortunately, I leave the outdoor lights on to give the burgulars a good look around so they don't trip over the hose cart.

What, this was supposed to be "conscious-raising?
I'm glad I remembered to go around flipping back on all the unnecessary lights and power after the hour was over. Even my dog remembered to turn off, then turn on his water-dish warmer, and I did't even know he knew how to tell time.

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Jay, Bali, Indonesia — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:27:23 GMT

I live in Bali, Indonesia. At the start of March, Balinese Hindus celebrated "Nyepi" (A traditional Balinese day of silence). There are no lights, no cars, no noise, and no one goes out of his/her house. It's a really amazing day. There is so much pollution here in Bali, and the day after Nyepi the air seems so much cleaner. The world could learn a lot from a little Hindu island...

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Andy — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:32:34 GMT

No good proof that man is causing global warming. Therefore I will not entertain the idea or the action for the religion of Global Warming. If it saved money or created independence from foreign oil I'm all ears not this hoax

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Esther Debus, Albany, New York — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:35:56 GMT

Whether it is the result of man-made change, or the regular cyclical changes in Earth's climate, if turning out the lights for one hour gets the people involved in positive (negative??) use of fossil fuels, I'm for it. While electricity is not a fossil fuel, many places use fossil fuels to generate the power that lights the rooms that no one is in.

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LaNell, Naples, Florida — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:35:30 GMT

Wonder what caused global warming back in the days of the dinosaurs? Al Gore was alive back then, I assume.

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Carlos Lopez Nampa Idaho — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:37:52 GMT

i dont understand y some people are mad about this. 1. Its a great idea and it would be fun and interesting and 2. ITS AN HOUR! Just do it! Whats it gonna hurt??

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Kenneth Wiley- hudson -Florida — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:33:21 GMT

Note to "White Guy Dancing" and to most others of the world -This planet goes nowhere- essentialy in a circle ALL THE NON RENEWADLE energy is finate -(only solar energy directly or indirectly is add to this planet) --Once consumed and transformed to heat/co2 its gone-only there remains gather in the planets atmosphere- Not rockets science here-To a large degree MAN is the only one who will defile their nest. Yes I comsume energy but use what I need to live- but not to burn it up for bull headed sake- If people who think like you use power like no tomorrow then thats just what will happen We a civilization need time to develope different sources/way to live it was said a long time ago A candle burning at both ends burns twice as bright BUT LASTS 1/2 AS LONG.If you were in a completly darkend room what do you want -a bright light or a light that will last to get out of the room? ---------Ken W

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Ken Hamlett, Tampa, Florida — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:45:14 GMT

I know a few cities, ala Detroit, that would turn off their lights and never turn them back on. There will also be a crime wave as hooligans take advantage of the event.

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Randy Bauman, Curtice ,Ohio — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:54:07 GMT

I think this is typical of the masses in this world. Nothing wrong with the idea to "power down" in fact it should be required. But to look at the real issue is, again, not being addressed. It's human greed. The governments and the rich and powerful controlling our societies with their corrupt way of life. For example, we now know we can make autos that get 100 mpg. One company has done it already to try and capture the $10,000,000 prize being offered. It'a ALL about money , folks! But if it makes you feel good join in the "power down" game. It does not take a rocket scientist to understand that if you turn off the electricity you will use less electricity. If you drive less you will use less gasoline. Most people are not going to do these things unless it becomes the law. That is how we control are societies.
"Not in my back yard"

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RG, Tulsa — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:35:44 GMT

The only problem with this, as earlier stated, is it doesn't do anything. Production plants run at a constant level regardless of power consumption, it just gets redirected differently if its not being used. Thanks for A/C current, it doesn't just start heating/burning/exploding things. And as far as global warming goes, it's a natural trend for the earth to be heating up and cooling down, currently we are in a heating phase. We aren't helping the situation though, infact it's basically just a rapidization of a natural trend, regardless, polar ice caps are going to melt and the polar bear is going to die, it happens.

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Jersey Jerk — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:54:58 GMT

1% here 1% it all adds up. Just maybe we can hold the line until. We can come with a more effective answer.

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Bruce Robb — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:57:33 GMT

In Montreal there were probably 3 places that turned out the lights city hall Place ville marie and myself Most Quebecois don't read newspapers or look at the news so they havn't got a clue to whats going on in the rest of the world....

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Wade Trombley, Grand Rapids, Michigan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:42:27 GMT

It always makes sense to save and conserve but not because of the global warming hoax but because it saves money and energy. Waste is never good.