Jungle, what are we debating? Science or policy? You attack the validity of scientific findings because you don't the repercussions of dealing with those findings? Scientific data shapes public policy, not the other way around -- if you don't like the direction of the policy debate, reshape that debate within the sphere of public policy, don't get upset and attack science.

Doctor: Looks like your showing some early signs of lung cancer. My advice to you is to stop smoking.

Patient: It is difficult to stop smoking, therefore smoking does not cause lung cancer.

How we deal with climate change is a complicated and divisive matter, the scientific reality of climate change should not be.