Of course all this is a sideshow by you to distract attention from the fact that GORE STILL REFUSES TO ENGAGE IN AN HONEST DEBATE.

I am curious why DeSmog keeps attacking the Heartland Institute. Why do they keep trying to divert the debate on global warming to smoking. Heartland has a very staunch position on Smoking. They never deny that it is bad for you. They ask that people realize how unfairly smokers are taxed and that people have rights even if they are smokers. That is one position of many that Heartland takes up. Why are you attacking them on that instead of attacking them on their position on global warming? The science is sound by the critics of mand-made global warming. They urge people to look at the many other distinct and powerful possiblites other than just man-made CO2. In fact many don't disagree that CO2 is increasing and that this is not a good sign. They however, argue that there are many other factors that play in and to take this and turn it political and use tax schemes against individuals and business is not appropriate. You can't tax the sun so lets tax big business or so they line of thought goes. Its time people stopped being emotional and using their disdain for business and progress in an effort to tax and and strike fear into the hearts of citizens. This is a new and developing science that will continue to uncover something new each year. People need to stop the panic mode and think rationally about this. Also, the attack on Joe Bast are pretty petty guys. Aren't you any better thant that? Personal attacks make your position look weak. I know you don't need to go there so why? Finally, Bast has responded on their blog. www.fromtheheartland.org. Why hasn't anyone argued it point by point. Is it that you don't have an answer! LETS ALL GROW UP!