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Re: Sea level rise (off-topic)
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jul 9, 18:37 -0500
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jul 9, 18:37 -0500
Lu Abel wrote: "So -- does our conservatism make us want to demand rock-solid proof of global warming before we accept it? Or does our conservatism and concern for safety make us say "even if the data isn't accepted by 100% of scientists, we should err on the side of safety?" " It's a good question. I don't know in general. In my case, my interest in navigation is connected with the appeal of self-reliance. And I've never been pleased with any topic where I can't see the evidence myself and follow the reasoning that leads to the conclusions. If somebody tells me "sea level is rising dramatically... it's already started... the computer models are proved right", I feel compelled to turn to the tide gauge data. If the most basic ground data does not match the claim, then count me "unconvinced at present", but open to more evidence. As for erring on the side of safety, I don't think that applies to most members of this group. :-) -FER 42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W. www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ To post to this group, send email to NavList@fer3.com To , send email to NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
