I have never met a scientist who is not deeply concerned about global warming,
That's a deeply flawed statement. Not every scientist is qualified to comment on global warming - only scientists who actually specialize in this field. The beliefs of other scientists carry just as much weight as those of the general public.
In the same way, someone who is an expert in climate science may not be an expert in public policy making.
The professor who proposed the death penalty for climate change denial is a musicologist. He is a scientist, so what he must say is right, right? All scientists are qualified in all fields of science because they are scientists. The only people who are more qualified than scientists and in fact all-knowing about everything are the politicians.
