[davesque]

But it's not a political issue. How politicized it is shouldn't matter.

[adameast9000]

In a perfect world yes, but lots of scientific disciplines are heavily influenced by politics and public opinion in terms of funding, University support, etc. We can't pretend it doesn't matter

[splawn]

It doesn't matter to the supporting data. Thermometers don't run off of opinion. I guess that is what we need to convince people? lol

[seewhatIsee]

The money to fund the thermostats may depend on opinion.

[splawn]

In a fantasy world complete with international conspirators with god-like powers..... sure. If you don't like my use of the word "fantasy" then by all means provide some evidence.

[jjn2009]

These studies effect government policies. Any debate of facts which effect government policies is political.

[YCode]

We define how "political" an issue is precisely by how politicized it has become.

I agree that it shouldn't matter, but unfortunately it does and (ironically!) we can't pretend things are different just because that better suits our point of view.

[throwanem]

There's power to be had by convincing people. It's political.