The other approach climate scientists are trying is to confront politically driven populist attacks with greater openness and calm, reasoned replies to every criticism.
It was met with such reasoned replies as: "Get over it.
A bunch of 18-year-olds find themselves harangued by the authority figure from whom they expect instruction and are unable to respond to her hectoring with calmly reasoned replies.
"Trustees agreed that the complainant had received a reasoned and reasonable reply from [BBC] Audience Services," the BBC Trust said.
People will comment badly, but if they have a good reason, reply in a polite way, explaining if they're wrong, or agreeing that you could have changed something.
"It is, I think, for a combination of reasons," replied Sir Martyn.
The Governor, after expressing indignation that anyone might think she was quitting for other than "altruistic, sincere, and articulated reasons," replied, in part, "July 3rd is the eve of Independence Day.
"Do I understand," Judge Sand asked, "that you are offering to plead guilty because you believe that you are guilty?" "No -- some other legitimate reasons," replied Mr. El-Hage, 40, who has maintained his innocence.
While asked to state his belief (i'tiqad) in the sense of opinion or reasoned conviction, the Jewish sage replies instead with a profession of faith (iman), signifying trust or steadfast reliance, which is typically the result of lived experiences that culminate in special relationships and understandings.
For that reason, his reply to the question at the public forum in Atlanta stood out.
