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Originally Posted by Fortunate
My point of view is that I run a business and have a very full life. I am not about to take trips out into the ocean taking scientific measurements, nor am I about to spend months or years studying climate science. So, yes, I form my opinions based on those of what seems to be a consensus within the field. My guess, is that the consensus will be right more often than the outliers.
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That is a very reasonable approach. But those who don't agree with a scientific "concensus" aren't usually ostracized as long as they stay within the forms of dialogue in the scientific community. The point I was trying to make was that extreme and overstated positions on global warming on both sides, name calling, etc., are making it harder to deal with a real issue.
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Originally Posted by Fortunate
The fact that he is a Christian Fundamentalist suggests that he puts more stock in religious faith than in science. Fine. There are things that I believe and respect more than science. But for matters of science, I'd rather go to the scientists than to him.
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If and only if there is evidence in his writing or presentation that his faith is taking the place of his scientific judgement. I saw no such evidence, and he is a trained meteorologist. I'm certainly not suggesting that you go to him for answers on global warming, just that there is no evidence that his religous faith is affecting his approach to the issue.