From Ed Fallon and the Climate March.
This is big news about the L.A. Times change of policy on climate
deniers.--Tom
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Sent: 10/11/2013 2:52:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: LA Times Gets It Right
Dear Climate March Friends,
The mainstream media is beginning to come to its senses. After years of
practicing the belief that “both sides need to be heard,” the Los Angeles
Times announced that it would no longer publish letters from climate-change
deniers. In a piece titled, _"On letters from climate-change deniers"
(October 8, 2013)_
(http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21934204&msgid=307790&act=UTK8&c=444693&destination=http://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-
ol-climate-change-letters-20131008,0,871615.story) , Times’ Letters Editor
Paul Thornton explains, “The debate right now isn't whether this evidence
exists (clearly, it does) but what this evidence means for us.” He also
states, “Simply put, I do my best to keep errors of fact off the letters page;
when one does run, a correction is published. Saying ‘there's no sign
humans have caused climate change’ is not stating an opinion, it's asserting a
factual inaccuracy.”
This is a big deal. After years of putting up with absurd arguments despite
near unanimity among scientists (some reports put it at 97%) whose
research confirms manmade climate change, media outlets are finally getting the
message. Climate change is real. Climate change is happening. Now, we need to
do something about it.
Sadly, a near worldwide acceptance in science isn’t enough to convince
some folks. A clarion call is needed to get people to truly understand that
things need to change. The visual experience of 1,000 marchers, a mobile
community of like-minded individuals demanding action on the crisis, is just
what the doctor ordered to snap Americans from their denial or apathy.
At this stage in the Great March for Climate Action’s progress, we are on
our way toward that goal. To maximize effectiveness, we need to mobilize
1,000 marchers. The March is powered by people taking on the challenge of
changing the hearts and minds of those still clinging to outdated thoughts and
scientifically incorrect “facts”. There are global citizens who believe
strongly in the need for action, and we invite them to join us on this
odyssey.
There are those who want to help, but are unable to march. For them, the
simplest way is to share our mission with someone who may not know about the
Climate March, or head to our _Crowdrise page_
(http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=21934204&msgid=307790&act=UTK8&c=444693&destination=http://ww
w.crowdrise.com/ClimateMarch) and sponsor one or more marchers. These are
important steps in making sure that we achieve the best outcomes, both for
the marchers and for people whose minds and hearts need changing.
The facts are there. Now, we need your help.
-Dave Murphy (Communications Director)
The Great March for Climate Action
– stepping forward for our Planet, our Future --
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