Joseph L. Bast’s letter (“The myths about global warming,” Voice, Dec. 3) and Daniel Goldstein’s response (“Puppet think tank,” Dec. 20) have recently come to my attention. I want to commend the Tribune for publishing Mr. Bast’s letter, which clearly challenges the popular belief in global warming.
I am disappointed, however, that Mr. Goldstein’s response was chosen to express the opposing viewpoint. Mr. Goldstein’s diatribe completely ignored the real issues, perhaps illustrating that facts are sometimes very inconven-ient. Instead, he chooses to impugn the integrity of Mr. Bast and The Heartland Institute which Mr. Bast heads.
As a small-business owner and longtime supporter of the institute, I feel qualified to respond to Mr. Goldstein’s allegations. My company supports Heartland, yet has no hidden agenda at work. This support is based on Heartland’s focus on gathering and disseminating factual information that is often overlooked or deliberately ignored in formulating public policy. Mr. Bast’s letter clearly does that regarding an issue of immense importance to our country and perhaps to the world.
