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So how does the Montana governor's office respond to questions about Thorning's remarks and the economic analysis?
"They've been denying climate change is happening for so long, and now they're trying anything they can to scare people," said Eric Stern, senior counselor to Schweitzer. "This is a petroleum industry front group that is literally like a cigarette company promoting a study that says smoking is good for you."
Senior counselor? Reads more like something a snot-nosed kid would say, to come back with an insult instead of acknowledging legitimate concerns.
What's so strange and irresponsible about the remark is that Montana is an energy producing state, and Gov. Brian Schweitzer fancies himself an advocate of coal. Many, many NAM member companies are involved in the creation of jobs and wealth in Montana -- with a significant presence in the energy sector -- and the governor's office just blows them off. It does a disservice to the state's citizens and a rational discussion of energy and environmental policy.
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