The issue for rational people seems to be if it's too late.
Warming debate shifts to ‘tipping point’.
"Some scientists worry it’s too late to reverse climate change."
How could one confront this issue without possibly infringing upon the right of every neocon to pollute the atmosphere as much as they want? And, of course, without hurting their feelings in the process? After all, they've worked all their lives for that SUV.
Answer: God gave them dominion over the world. To do anything they could afford to do.
Arf