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Yep. I'm trying to be as objective as possible. The best way I know of achieving this is looking very closely at where the data is coming from. I think it's vital to have the scientific method as a model for these discussions. Peer reviewed data, and all the other principles that serve this model are there for a reason - it takes a bit more work to dig through the information, but this is an issue that gets people very agitated, so I reckon we have to be as meticulous as possible in using valid data and checking sources. If an argument can stand up to scientific process, peer reviewed, then that to me is a good test. Any argument that is not willing to be subject to these criteria cannot be seen as solid or convincing. (in my opinion...)
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