The vast majority of scientists around the world (at least 97%) agree human activity plays a significant role in the changing climate and that policies need to be placed in motion to at least mitigate what could well become catastrophic consequences. Yet, a great many politicians don’t do their homework and hide behind the “I’m not a scientist defense” to avoid the uncomfortable, but important policy decisions.
Perhaps, they should lose the privilege to make the other “I’m not a decisions” as well.
I can’t make a decision on roads, tunnels and bridges, I’m not an engineer.
I can’t make decisions on healthcare, I’m not a doctor.
I can’t make decisions on farm policy, I’m not a farmer.
The responsible policy makers consult with those experts to arrive at reasonable positions. If they don’t... throw the bums out.
Thanks to David Shiffman and Slate.com
See also: (April 29, 2013-InClimate 119) “For Dummies to Dummies Campaign”, a suggestion to send the beginners' book on the climate issue “Global Warming For Dummies” to climate disruption deniers.