"Poor, Edmund W" wrote
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The only case I'm going head-to-head on, is the field of climate change:
global warming and ozone depletion. That's because I think I know enough about science and statistics to detect a flimflam campaign going on, and I see no reason to roll over and play dead here. I'm trying to maintain cordial relations with the chief proponent of the "wrong" POV, Dr. William Connolley. Because he's a practicing scientist and I'm just an amateur. In some ways, I feel we're making progress toward neutrality -- without sacrificing geniality.
Oh, one more thing: just in case anyone imagines I might suddenly block
a user who disagrees with me on global warming; rest assured, I won't be doing this.
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As my first posting to this list: can I say that I'm reassured, as someone who knows William? Anything else would be foot-shooting.
Charles