posted on Mar, 14 2008 @ 07:34 AM
My reasons for saying "it's about time" on this matter has nothing to do with the figureheads involved. If I were to say anything about anyone,
I'll say I'm grateful for the founder finding a way to force the debate between scientists. As a scientist myself, I've been educated in college
that global warming may or may not be happening. One thing that is certain is in a couple of thousands of years, we should know for sure. The
problem with stating Carte Blanc that global warming exists is lack of evidence...which is a common theme in pop science. Here is how you can tell
whether something is actually in a scientific study versus pop science. Pop science demands immediate action for which there is no data and
explanation to support it. Look at the data, listen for the explanation, look back at the data, ask different scientists, look again at the
explanation. If after doing all this there is very very little inconsistency, then chances are there is actual science going on. I wish scientists
(who are involved in meterology, it's not my study) and those they work for could have this discussion outside of the courtroom, but if there's no
other way...
The case will more than likely not amount to much, but it'll achieve three vital goals:
1.) A recorded scientific discussion on the matter.
2.) Attention to the dichotomy of believers versus non-believers in the faith of Global Warming.
3.) An interest by those watching/reading in learning more about the science.
Scientists aren't always right either. One needs only the drive to learn as much as possible, flexible and open to listen to all sides, and the
practice of discerning truth from rhetoric.
[edit on 14-3-2008 by saint4God]