Lloyd wants Opponents Silenced

Dr Lloyd (ODT, 7/8/08) does himself no credit by attacking the motives
of scientists who raise doubts about the global warming theory,
denying their right to be heard, and suggesting that their views are
equivalent to "promoting crime and violence". Scientists who support
this theory could just as well be criticized because of the millions
of dollars of research grants that they are given because of their
views. Otago University's administration will be pleased with Dr
Lloyd's article because it will help in getting favorable
consideration from the Government in requests for funding.
The reason that so many scientists are now questioning global warming
is because temperatures are not increasing as predicted. There has
been no increase in global average temperature since the peak of 1998,
and the very cold winter in the Northern Hemisphere has confirmed that
this up-trend has ended.
A strong case can be made that temperatures are no longer increasing,
and that the increase during the twentieth Century was due to natural
causes.
Dr Lloyd should debate the science rather than resorting to personal
attacks on his opponents.