I've had to for pragmatic reasons. I don't believe it's a hoax
  per se yet not entirely without some tarnishing.

  Nevertheless, I believe the results that a large community
  belief in global warming-as-happening-just-as-they-say will LEAD
  TO are pragmatic enough to stand behind "as if" true.

  Is it dishonesty from my part? Likely. But I believe in the
  ends, even if the means are a little off.