Bush Shows His Green Side

President George W. Bush has created the largest ocean wildlife reserve in the world, protecting 140,000 square miles of ocean, islands, and reefs, by designating them a "national monument". The protected area is larger than all of the national parks in the United States combined.

I can't wait to see how Democrats and the media try to spin this negatively.

The Christian Science Monitor (linked above) does a good job presenting a balanced article.

However, they can't resist adding the following:

"Several analysts add that, in some respects, the move is a political no-brainer for the White House."

But the article also adds:

"'This is just amazing,'says Ellen Athas, ecosystems-protection director for the Ocean Conservancy in Washington, who served on the president's Council on Environmental Quality under Bill Clinton. 'This is an important first step in protecting some of the world's healthiest reefs for future generations.'"

and

"'This is an extraordinary act for any sitting president,' enthuses Joshua Reichert, director of policy initiatives and the environment program for the Pew Charitable Trust."

Good job, W. This environmentally-conscious Republican salutes you!