Letter from Congressman Walter B. Jones (R-NC) on Global Warming

The letter below dated December 17, 2009 is from Congressman Walter B. Jones (R-NC) responding to my email to him expressing concerns on global warming fraudulent data, and impending legislation to control CO2 based largely on that fraudulent data.


Dear Mr. Lang:



Thank you for contacting me regarding global warming. I appreciate knowing your thoughts and views.



I believe the earth has warmed a bit over the past century, as have other planets in our solar system, and most people agree. However, there is substantial disagreement regarding the extent of this warming, whether it's caused by human activity or simply nature taking its course, and what solutions, if any, should be implemented. The bottom line is that the scientific community does not speak with one voice on this issue.



I believe it is important for Congress to make policy that is economically responsible, scientifically valid and promotes the general welfare of present and future generations of Americans. We should not enact legislation that will harm Americans based on untested theories and disputed scientific conclusions.



I believe the federal government is addressing issues surrounding possible global climate change through extensive research and monitoring efforts. Our universities and other researchers are also working to learn more about the potential for drastic global warming. At this time, I do not believe the government needs to create additional programs, nor should it mandate emissions reductions. I look forward to further hearings and discussions related to climate change, and I will keep your concerns and thoughts in mind.



Again, thank you for contacting me on this issue. As you may know, your thoughts and concerns are extremely important to me. If my office can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact my office.


Sincerely,

Walter B. Jones
Member of Congress


Congressman Jones expresses several interesting opinions that have little or no basis is scientific fact.

1. He says he "believes that the earth is warming." Not that he has facts to prove his beliefs, but that he has 'faith' the earth is warming. That is the problem with global warmist, they 'believe' the temperatures of the earth have increased, but have not facts to back up their belief. In light of the faked data disclosed by the Climatgate emails, the factual basis for global warming is at best less compelling than it was before we learned of the scientist's lies.
2. Congressman Jones also says "as have other planets in out solar system." There is absolutely no data showing that other plants in our solar system have warmed. One could imply from his comment that human activity on earth is to blame for the other planets warming, which is absurd.
3. He also says "that most people agree [that the earth is warming]." That statement is completely false. As we know from Climategate, the scientist responsible for perpetrating the fraud of global warming, also conspired to keep opponents from publishing in scientific journals. In addition, these scientists refused to share their raw data and models with other scientist so that the data, models, and results could be independently verified. Without independent verification, a scientific thesis cannot be verified, and can never become fact. That's why those like Congressman Jones must 'believe' there is global warming, but not 'know' there is global warming.
4. The Congressman also says that he "believe[s] it is important for Congress to make policy that is economically responsible, and scientifically valid..." Based on the preceding points, I don't believe that Congress can make any environmental policies related to global warming that are "scientifically valid."
5. At least Congressman Jones concludes that "We should not enact legislation that will harm Americans based on untested theories and disputed scientific conclusions." I hope that Congressman Jones will not confuse his 'belief' in global warming with scientific facts, and apparent lies.

I sent Congressman Jones a follow up email as he invited in his letter. As of this posting I have not heard back from the Congressman on that email.