[driftless2]

I am very skeptical of groups who decide by themselves that a particular issue is closed to further discussion and threaten sanctions against any person or group who challenges them. These people have the smell of fanatics. Fanatics can hardly be considered reasonable, logical champions of any issue. But it appears the climate-change business is full of them. Lawson is one of the few voices of sanity crying out in an enviro-hysterical wilderness.

[syriacus]

I am very skeptical of groups who decide by themselves that a particular issue is closed to further discussion and threaten sanctions against any person or group who challenges them.

I agree. These are just the first tip-offs to their insecurity within their position.