Egalitarian society

“The annual Australian rich list was released last week estimating Kerry Packer’s wealth at more than $6 billion. This is the equivalent of the wealth of 38,895 average Australians.” — Sunday Telegraph, May 20.

Toward a glowing future

“If we fail to act, this great country could face a darker future.” — US President George W. Bush, May 18, announcing his plan to combat an alleged US energy crisis by promoting construction of more nuclear power plants.

Sound investment

“$US2.3 million from Exxon Mobil helped elect Bush...” — Sydney Morning Herald Good Weekend magazine, May 19-20.

Clearly

“There are clearly some sectors of business that would like to see the end of Kyoto...” — Federal environment minister Senator Robert Hill explaining why he thinks there’s point in resuming international greenhouse treaty talks as long as the United States refuses to participate.

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