The National Post withdraws any allegation that (UK astrophysicist) Dr. (Nigel) Weiss is a global warming "denier" and regrets the embarrassment caused him by (a) … Feb. 2 column and a further column on Feb. 9.
Per an earlier post, the National Post recently defamed the renowned astrophysicist Dr. Nigel Weiss with an article lumping him in with a group of climate change “deniers.” Now Post columnist Lawrence Solomon (left) has redoubled the damage by repeating the libel in print and by writing an argumentative email in response to Dr. Weiss own letter of complaint.
Democracy is utterly dependent upon an electorate that is accurately informed. In promoting climate change denial (and often denying their responsibility for doing so) industry has done more than endanger the environment. It has undermined democracy.
There is a vast difference between putting forth a point of view, honestly held, and intentionally sowing the seeds of confusion. Free speech does not include the right to deceive. Deception is not a point of view. And the right to disagree does not include a right to intentionally subvert the public awareness.
