Katrina Coverage

Eric Schmeltzer (who?) calls Harry Shearer on to the carpet for his Ned Flanders-style goody-two-shoes coverage of New Orleans:

…Last night was the kicker. 60 Minutes dared to air a story quoting a scientist that says New Orleans might be so far below water in 90-to-100 year that it might need levees of 100 feet to keep it safe, and questions whether that is worth it. The scientist bases his opinion on coastal erosion rates that are expected to increase because of the effects of global warming. Harry? He repeats attacks on the scientist’s credibility.

Nevermind that the findings of the scientist quoted by 60 Minutes are widely accepted. Al Gore has warned that New Orleans would be submerged if global warming was allowed to continue. CNN reported on it back in 1997. The Washington Post has an excellent piece on the history of New Orleans sinking. Science Daily has reported on it. So has NPR…

Some bright person leaves a comment pointing out the fallacies in ES's argument.

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