Dear Editor,

"Even people who hate us don't think we're incompetent" says John Howard.

I think you're incompetent, Mr Howard. The price of petrol is heading for $1.40 per litre this week and it will get worse, much worse. Marion King Hubbert (1903-89) forecast this day in 1956 and again in 1974 and those predictions are proving accurate beyond his grave.

Eleven and a half years of inaction on climate change may be excusable on the basis of scientific uncertainty. Failing to grasp the concept that a finite resource will one day run short – for that you flunk primary school. I hope your bike is ready; it's time to get on.

Regards,
Carl Sparre
Eastwood