Dr. Hansen is considered by all measures a very able scientist, perhaps one excessively so. His effort to publicize his data and conclusions on the effect of greenhouse gasses has led to a troubling censorship situation.

Dr. Hansen and Intimidation

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that the concept of global warming is a big issue these days. In the view of some, it is a myth with little empirical data to back it up. In the view of others, such as Dr. Hansen, it is a forecast of perhaps massive devastation to our planet and potentially the viability of mankind. The debate rages on and you undoubtedly have your own views. This article, however, is not about the merits of global warming. It is about something far more troubling.

We are a nation of hot button issues. Unfortunately, we often are so enraged over the trivial that significant events are passed over without a hint of reaction. One such event occurred recently when Dr. Hansen was interviewed on the 60 minutes television show. If you didn