U.S. Airways Crash Caused by Global Warming!

By now, I am sure everyone is aware of the recent crash landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River this past Thursday. Thanks to the expertise of the aircraft's crew, the refusal to panic on the part of the passengers, the soundness of the aircraft's structure and the professionalism of New York City's first responders and private maritime services, there were no fatalities sustained in this accident and the entire incident is being referred to as the "Miracle on the Hudson River." Most New Yorkers gave a sigh or relief when, shortly after the incident, news reports were stating that the plane had been brought down as a result of "multiple bird strikes" affecting both engines of the aircraft. Obviously, thoughts of a possible of a terrorist act had initially been on many minds that afternoon. Most of all media sources covering this accident remained objective and reported the facts and circumstances of the crash as they became available. I say most because less than 24 hours after the crash, Time.com (partners with CNN) ran a story by M.J. Stephey entitled "The U.S. Airways Crash - A Growing Bird Hazard" which still has me scratching my head. Buried midway through Mr. Stephey's article, he alludes to the fact that the crash was caused by global warming...

"While officials use radar and radio collars to track bird populations, habitat destruction and climate change have disrupted migratory patterns."

I guess early next week we can also expect the PETA group to file a lawsuit against U.S. Airways claiming the company is responsible for the horrible deaths of several Canadian Geese being ingested into the turbo fans of the aircraft engines as well as the deaths of an unknown number of fish and other maritime creatures killed or injured when the plane landed in the Hudson River!