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> I take issue with a society that would ever allow them to be sued for climate change. I'm curious where you draw the line here. You must acknowledge that the
by the_gastropod 11y ago
> I take issue with a society that would ever allow them to be sued for climate change.
I'm curious where you draw the line here. You must acknowledge that the price of gasoline, for example, is subsidized by the public dealing with its side-effects. Asthma, acid rain, acidification of the oceans, global warming, etc. are all side-effects that have costs associated with them. These costs are paid by you and I—not Exxon-Mobil. Why do you think it would be unreasonable, assuming Exxon-Mobil is guilty of spreading misinformation, for them to cover some of these costs?
- euroclydon 11y agoBecause, I don't believe our petroleum usage as a society is affected by ExxonMobile, no matter how much propaganda they spew out. It's bigger than that. You don't create a climate change remediation policy by suing one oil company.
- the_gastropod 11y agoThat's effectively like saying the murder problem isn't because of ONE murderer. Why bother arresting a murderer? If Exxon-Mobil is guilty of falsifying information, they should be held accountable. Period. Whether other companies are also guilty is of no consequence to Exxon. They should be held responsible as well.