[metmom]

Sure it’s an issue for scientists.

For one thing, many of them participate and vocally support the actions of those who misuse science, and the ToE so they have already involved themselves in it.

The other is that if they see someone doing that, they need to speak out against it, otherwise, by their silence they are condoning that.

They can’t ignore it and pretend it doesn’t exist or that it will go away.

[Hiddigeigei]

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes.

Science did a pretty good job of self-correcting until the politicians got control. The opposition to AGW is being led by scientists whose voices have been suppressed (Lindzen, Svensmark,Plimer, etc.).
Read The Deniers: The World Renowned Scientists Who Stood Up Against Global Warming.

[CodeToad]

“The other is that if they see someone doing that, they need to speak out against it, otherwise, by their silence they are condoning that.”

No way. I’m not going to go out publicly every time some nitwit talks and provide an opposing viewpoint. That line of thought is impractical and illogical. They made the statements, you can hold THEM accountable.