Whether it’s the science to slow global warming; the technology to protect our troops and confront bioterror and weapons of mass destruction; the research to find life-saving cures; or the innovations to remake our industries and create twenty-first century jobs—today, more than ever before, science holds the key to our survival as a planet and our security and prosperity as a nation. It is time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and worked to restore America’s place as the world leader in science and technology.
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Because the truth is that promoting science isn’t just about providing resources—it’s about protecting free and open inquiry. It’s about ensuring that facts and evidence are never twisted or obscured by politics or ideology. It’s about listening to what our scientists have to say, even when it’s inconvenient—especially when it’s inconvenient. Because the highest purpose of science is the search for knowledge, truth and a greater understanding of the world around us
Like my friend J says, he better not f'ing blow it. Don't you want to hear Palin's take on this issue?
No. I don't want to hear Palin's view on anything.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pity he's still running the old fear-of-others-with-bigger-guns line. Especially considering that the US has the most spectacular armoury of all...
O is bending over backwards to have the red states/necks feel he acknowledges their point of view. He is only going to expend political capital when it is absolutely necessary,
ReplyDeleteSince he put "survival as a planet" ahead of "security as a nation" I think there is little cause for complaint. I may be obvious to you and me that there is no security without sustainability, but it's a new idea to a lot of people.
I'd rather be parasailin' than ....
ReplyDeleteWhat eco101 wrote.
ReplyDeleteEspecially the first paragraph.