1) We don’t have to agree with their proposed solutions of technological and quality of life regressions. I am all for sustainable technological solutions that could help us preserve the best environment for us while keeping or even improving our living standards.
Here’s the relevant quote for you:
> "I totally get that we don’t have to agree with your so-called "climate alarmists" solutions and methods."
2) The problems posed by climate change are nonetheless real. They are dramatically affecting some people’s every day lives today. They will be totally and irrevocably ruining entire countries' tomorrow. There is nothing that can be done about it anymore. So anyone calling anyone else a "climate alarmist" can only be explained by either ignorance, lack of awareness, or a difficult to describe self-absorbed absence of care and consideration for others.
> "But I cannot understand how one can dismiss the issue itself so casually."
Regarding your so-called argument. People smoke. All over the world. People eat crap. All over the world. People drink excessively and too often. All over the world. People even pay bribes and elect corrupt officials. All over the world.
While I do consider that people are free to do whatever they want, to both their themselves, their bodies, and our world, whatever people really isn’t necessarily right or beneficial. Simply because a behavior is prevalent doesn't make it ethical, healthy, or in the best interest of the individuals themselves or society in general.
I’m afraid you are entirely missing my point.
Here, I’ll help you.
1) We don’t have to agree with their proposed solutions of technological and quality of life regressions. I am all for sustainable technological solutions that could help us preserve the best environment for us while keeping or even improving our living standards.
Here’s the relevant quote for you:
> "I totally get that we don’t have to agree with your so-called "climate alarmists" solutions and methods."
2) The problems posed by climate change are nonetheless real. They are dramatically affecting some people’s every day lives today. They will be totally and irrevocably ruining entire countries' tomorrow. There is nothing that can be done about it anymore. So anyone calling anyone else a "climate alarmist" can only be explained by either ignorance, lack of awareness, or a difficult to describe self-absorbed absence of care and consideration for others.
> "But I cannot understand how one can dismiss the issue itself so casually."
Regarding your so-called argument. People smoke. All over the world. People eat crap. All over the world. People drink excessively and too often. All over the world. People even pay bribes and elect corrupt officials. All over the world.
While I do consider that people are free to do whatever they want, to both their themselves, their bodies, and our world, whatever people really isn’t necessarily right or beneficial. Simply because a behavior is prevalent doesn't make it ethical, healthy, or in the best interest of the individuals themselves or society in general.