Comments on today's column have come in from all over the world. (Note to readers: If you want to send a dissenting opinion -- and, truly, I do appreciate them -- please refrain from addressing me by terms you would not use in front of small children. All that does is send my finger over to the Delete key, I guarantee you.)

This is one of several letters from readers who got the point I was trying to make about the future of our kids overriding the petty and ego-driven politics of of the moment:

I hope the point you've made gets legs with the mainstream media and the candidates are pressured to make "nice" as you say. Thank you for bringing up the point about what this younger generation will be facing due to climate change.  It's chilling to realize that they may not live as long due to what's happening now, all over the world. Never before has a generation had to face the powerlessness of our earth in demise. It really hit home for me. These two candidates certainly would demonstrate their love of their country and commitment to serving us by doing exactly as you say.  Stop the obscene spending on this campaign and form a united front now.
Personally, I prefer Hillary as the president and Barack as the VP. He still needs time to strengthen
his young muscles in national politics. If they did as you say we could get sixteen years of two great leaders and the talent that comes with them--perhaps enough time to save the planet.

Colleen Corrigan
Legislative Consultant
for the Wild Rockies