The deniers seem to have got it into their heads that use of that word for what they are - those that deny - somehow implies holocaust deniers, and therefore we're calling them Nazis! This is a truly odd position.
What are we supposed to call them? I've heard many claim that they are sceptics, but frankly without any counter-evidence, or any rational argument at all, they do not deserve to be called sceptics. I consider myself a sceptic. Sceptics use rational arguments to counter irrational belief. Climate change deniers are the opposite of sceptics. So I ask again what are we supposed to call them if not deniers?
This is my main blog - it's been going since 2004. It was originally my personal diary but has expanded to something more sophisticated, thanks to Blogger. Most articles on this site are unfinished and remain so. I am trying very very hard to change this! I have a sidebar on the right - please scroll down - full great web sites, articles, podcasts, etc. The tone of this blog is mostly unfocussed, and long may it remain so...
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