Not a Drop to Drink: America's Water Crisis by Ken Midkiff is a book Americans ought to read as the political season picks up momentum.
It's unlikely that the subject will get any play by a mass media too busy watching the "up-down" of the presidential candidates, some of whom most likely have no clue whatsoever what this "water thing" is about.
This water thing, however, and part of our overall agricultural system is badly broken, horribly corrupt and leading this country toward a monumental disaster.
What is perhaps most frustrating and infuriating about this situation is that we can likely prevent a genuine national calamity from occurring, if enough Americans are made aware of what is going on.
It affects every part of the United States. While we can explore the alternatives to fossil fuel, we can't create an alternative to water.
But what is going on? I certainly cannot tell from the Republican presidential debates. The candidates are seemingly clueless, regardless of whether or not they're pandering to their "base."
I like Ron Paul; some degree of libertarianism is quintessentially American. If I lived in a west Texas backwater, I'd vote for Mr. Paul as mayor.
But climate change, population growth--and water--to name a few "real" issues are national and global problems. Government is part of the solution. Collective responsibility is absolutely essential. World organizations, like it or not, are required.
Mike Huckabee appears to be a decent human being. He also strikes me as ultimately an empty suit, but I'd vote for him as alderman in some Arkansas village. I'd also never vote for someone running for the office of president of the United States who claimed he doesn't believe in evolution.
Climate change, population growth--and water--to name a few issues require someone with a profound respect and basic understanding of science.
The rest of the candidates need to fade into the mist along with the current Republican party. No, Barry Goldwater would not recognize his creation.
As far as the Democratic presidential candidates are concerned, I have no idea at this point who would be the best person to address climate change, population growth--and water. What I do know is that I don't give a damn how many times per day the candidates talk to Jesus. Water water everywhere and maybe not a drop to drink.
