Jumps in Logic on Global Warming

It is very disappointing to see so many people assume that if there is global warming, that the conclusion is that we should do something about it. Even if global warming is significantly man-made (not something do to changes in energy output from the sum), it is not clear that we should want to stop it. The theories of global warming indicate that the warming involves raising low temperatures, not increasing high temperatures. Growing seasons will increase, meaning for food. How can warmer winters be so bad? Here is the survey results:

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion?


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jun. 2006 . . .Jul. 1999

Global climate change has been
established as a serious problem and
immediate action is necessary . . . . . .29% . . . 23%

There is enough evidence that climate change is
taking place and some
action should be taken . . . . . . . . . . .30% . . . 28%

We don’t know enough about global climate
change, and more research is necessary before we
take any actions .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28% . . . 32%

Concern about global climate change is unwarranted
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9% . . . 11%

Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4% . . . 6%