We think the deal itself [Kyoto] is simply bogus.
~ Stephen Harper (born: 1959-04-30 age: 50) anti-environmental Prime Minister of Canada, Rafe Mair Show, CKNW Radio Vancouver, 2002-11-29

In a sense, Harper is correct. Kyoto is just a baby step, about 1/30 of the job. However, refusing to even start guarantees failure.