Heed view from space

Discovery Commander Eileen Collins' report on Thursday was unsettling. She described the widespread environmental destruction on Earth as seen from the shuttle.

Sometimes you can see how there is erosion, and you can see how there is deforestation. It's very widespread in some parts of the world. We would like to see, from the astronauts' point of view, people take good care of the Earth and replace teh resources that have been used."

From Mr. Bush's refusal to sign the Kyoto Treaty to the signing of the energy bill, with its lavish gifts to the oil industry, this administration has assaulted our environment.

I wonder if Discovery Commander Eileen Collins will be given early retirement on her return back to Earth.

Linda Krogh

Spokane, WA

The Spokesman-Review