[Pessimist]

"The time for debate and discussion has long since passed, he writes in his new book,.."

LOL!

In other words: "The time for debate and discussion has long since passed." he said, right before debating and discussing it.

[dfwgator]

"The time for debate and discussion has long since passed, he writes in his new book,.."

Good. Then you and your fellow "scientists" won't be needing anymore grant money.