President Bush states that "the (Kyoto accord) will harm the US economy." The entire European Union has chosen to continue to back to the accord. What is the reasoning for President Bush to withdraw? First, the United States is facing an economic decline and an energy shortage. Most of all, he doesn't want to make a "wrong" decision, that would tarnish his crystal-clear record, and make him look inferior. Our president seems to be looking out more for himself than the people that elected him to the office. The United States should not have withdrawn from the accord, especially since it has the most power on the issue.
             The Kyoto accord was "designed to limit the gas emissions blamed by some scientists for global warming...It commits 38 industrialized countries to emissions cut of 5.2% by 2010." It specifically targets carbon-rich gasses. The Kyoto accords "needs to be ratified by nations that together account for 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions to have legal status." If America produces roughly 25 percent of all the greenhouse gasses, that will make up a lot of the 55 percent needed to help save our earth and the people that live here. Even with all the European Union states plus Japan, Kyoto only has support from countries responsible for 36% of gases. When will it become obvious to the leaders of the free world that the environment is important?
             Put all of the political information aside; Bush is trying to save his reputation. He doesn't care about the lives of the people, he cares about the money they produce, and the labor they provide, that is the full extent of his attention. If he can't make money from Halliburton Oil, then any plan that opposes it is pure evil. With the Kyoto accord, it restricts greenhouse gas emissions which will cut profits from Halliburton. Why should he support something that he isn't partial to? He is the President of the United States, and many other countries look to the US for answers and...