Thank you to the 255 signatories for their recently-published letter to the editor “Climate Change and the Integrity of Science” in the 7 May 2010 issue of Science. The letter, a polite request to de-escalate political assaults on scientists, is concise, direct, and refreshing (almost radical). Here’s an excerpt:
We also call for an end to McCarthy-like threats of criminal prosecution against our colleagues based on innuendo and guilt by association, the harassment of scientists by politicians seeking distractions to avoid taking action, and the outright lies being spread about them.
Gratitude is expressed to the 255 signatories because they are speaking out and challenging what could become, or has become, status quo.
I hear the rally cry expressed by the signatories and will respond by doing what I can to continue to fight for the integrity of science and the people who practice and teach it.
All citizens should understand some basic scientific facts.
Sign me up.
The Pump Handle 
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September 15, 2011 at 5:51 pm
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Between studies and who funds them and how they were done. It hard to really even believe a lot of what you hear as it can be so skewed. I hope we can science scientific and not just influenced by other means.
March 18, 2013 at 12:12 pm
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yes. “What about tracking those who will work on the cleanup of this current spill? A registry of the workers and volunteers “