For Marco Rubio, climate science is about belief

Finally, someone intelligent in the Senate is not afraid to stand up for what he believes. I agree totally with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.): What do these scientists know, anyway? Climate change is about beliefs. (“Marco Rubio says human activity isn’t causing climate change,” May 11)

It’s like my automobile. I believe it works because I glued a plastic gnome on the dashboard. My mechanic tries to tell me ridiculous things about carburetors and spark plugs, but I don’t believe a word he tells me.

Nor do I believe the 800,000 years of data those scientists have about climate or the long-term smog warning reported in a separate article. I believe the temperatures are going to come down; so will the ozone.

This morning, my car started making a noise, and my mechanic is on disability from the ozone in the air. But no problem: I’ve got my plastic gnome.

Thea Iberall

Laguna Woods

Rubio, believing that recent weather statistics are not sufficient to draw conclusions, has stated he disagrees with scientists who say human activity is causing climate change. Republicans applaud and Democrats howl.

Climate change is a partisan issue in the U.S.; it is among the many that shouldn’t be.

If I were advising President Obama, I would suggest that he name a spokesman for the numerous scientists who are stating that climate change is real, that it is man-made and that it is quite dangerous. That spokesman should present the case clearly and concisely to the American people, and also explain why scientists have reached their conclusion. We citizens need to know the facts.

David Radden

Playa del Rey