Remarks by John Coleman, March '08 (PDF)

Here is one question from me; a question, not a charge. If CO2 is not the culprit in global warming, is the selling of carbon credits a financial fraud?
And, to paraphrase David Letterman, the number one thing to expect is: In 20 years we will have the last laugh. When the climate has not changed, the ice caps have not melted, polar bears are flourishing, the oceans have not flooded the shores, when climate change has not destroyed our lives, Ah, we will have the last laugh.
The frenzy will fade away and there will be global warming jokes and Al Gore's prizes will be tarnished.
Yes, we will have the last laugh.
It is the greatest scam in history. I am amazed, appalled and highly offended by it. Global Warming...it is a SCAM.

Minority view: Oregon Democratic governor Ted Kulongoski still trying to sell the CO2 scam

"If we’re going to significantly cut greenhouse gases, we’re going to have to think bigger than capping emissions and trading credits. We’re also going to have to innovate, educate and invest. That means more research and development into energy efficiency and conservation. Creating a larger science infrastructure that will attract and train scientists and engineers....

"When it comes to fighting climate change, recently I’ve been hearing a chorus of naysayers singing a three-part harmony of too costly, too burdensome and too soon. But this chorus is out of tune and out of touch with Oregon’s future.