Dear Editor,

Another tidbit of information to support my theory that the green revolution in the United States is running parallel to, but one year behind, Australia. Today, where traditionally there is silence, a US government spokesman criticised the Japanese whale hunt.

Think back to when Ian Campbell was Australian Environment Minister...

"Minister, what is your government doing about climate change?"

"We are totally committed to saving the whales."

Campbell was perhaps a little more subtle about turning the conversation, but you get the gist. The man had to say something. These days, the government has progressed, they throw in a couple of orangutans for good measure.

On Saturday, the greenest of the two major parties will emerge triumphant (hint: the one that will ratify Kyoto). If US candidates need a smart campaign manager, I reckon Kevin would be only too happy to provide references.

Regards,
Carl Sparre
Eastwood