[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I was simply trying to point out the limitations of appeal to authority, not commenting on the validity of any particular theory. Personally, I believe that CO₂ is a greenhouse gas, that increases in CO₂, taken in isolation, will most likely raise the temperature of the earth. I also believe that activists and hack scientists are exaggerating both amount of increase and the consequences. I am not at all sure whether of not a small increase in temperatures would be a good thing or bad thing, on net.

[Buffalo Head]

"I am not at all sure whether of not a small increase in temperatures would be a good thing or bad thing, on net."

Bingo! Until we can absolutely define what the ideal, overall average, earth temperature would be and whether we are currently getting closer to or further from it; how can any sane person argue and campaign for a change in conditions that MIGHT affect some aspect of a multitude of factors thought to be interrelated on determining the world's climate?