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Originally Posted by RD400C
Hummm, does anyone seriously think that we are not having and effect on the planet?
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Sadly, there are quite a few. It never ceases to amaze me how some people can champion ignorance.
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On a related note, as a way of reminding people of the seriousness of the issue, I suggest this:
We collectively note who are the climate change deniers, wherever we come across them. Record the evidence for posterity.
Some years down the track, when the political environment has changed - when the damage to our environment is so obvious the population at large can no longer be distracted by an advertising campaign and people are screaming that not enough has been done - we convene Nuremburg-like "crimes against humanity" trials to hold the deniers to account. Not just the the leaders, but also the lobbyists and executives of companies that benefitted, the media spruikers, the anti-scientists, the paid bloggers, everyone. Penalties could range from fines (in the way of additional tax levies - the damage is ongoing, and so should be the fine) up to life sentences in prison (and I don't think that's too harsh, because, given the enormous weight of evidence, these people served vested interests in full knowledge of the damage accruing).
As an aside, it is possible that the anti-climate change media campaign is partially a hedge against such a possible future event; to allow those in power to claim that the evidence wasn't clear. However, I think any future tribunal is going to see straight through that.
And if you think I can't say all this, then look again at the absolute rubbish posted by climate change deniers.
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This thread has been political from the outset. I'm surprised it's not been deleted given some of the other milder ones that have been. So, come on mods: be consistent and don't let ambiguity and confusion reign.