Hot air rises. Therefore, if global warming is simply hot air it should rise ... to the top ... of ... public discussion. Which is good. Except the words “hot air” connote something untrue, which means we shouldn’t have to discuss it at all. Especially publicly. Except that we’re trying to decide whether or not it’s true. And we have now confused ourselves.

Robert F. Kennedy â€" you're our only hope.

Pierce College reports: Pierce College Puyallup Student Programs kicks off the 2006-2007 Artist and Lecture series with the author, attorney and defender of the environment Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Puyallup. "In Our Environmental Destiny," Kennedy will discuss the important role that our natural surroundings play in our work, our health and our identity as Americans. Using examples gathered from relevant art, history, litigation, and literature, Kennedy will remind the audience of their responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for Pierce students.  Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office in Room C210 at Pierce College Puyallup, by calling (253) 840-8416 or Ticketmaster. A book signing and reception follows.

That's hot … air. â€" Suzy Stump