| Bush administration policies are eroding the long held U.S. position of supremacy in scientific achievement. |
| This nation used to be exuberant about scientific achievement, confident (even arrogant) about our ability to solve any technological challenge, comfortable with the possibilities of scientific research. When the Soviets stunned the world with the launch of Sputnik in 1957, the United States rushed to the barricades with money for science labs and math classrooms. There was no conflict among mainstream Christians about promoting scientific advancement.
But that was then. Now, this country is led by a cult of religious fundamentalists who wish to impose their narrow thinking on the rest of us. The dogma advanced by Bush and his ilk disputes more than a century of scientific thought that relies on the foundations of Darwin's theories. It discounts the pain of countless sick and handicapped citizens, who might benefit from advances in stem cell research. It ignores the growing scientific prowess of other nations, including China and South Korea, where, just last week, scientists announced the successful cloning of a puppy -- a stunning development. The United States stood in the vanguard of the fight against communism and fascism, ensuring that democracy survived the last century and would flourish in the next. But in the race for scientific hegemony, we've tied a white lab coat to a stick and are waving it at Asia: We surrender. Source: "American know-how hobbled by know-nothings" - by Cynthia Tucker - Universal Press Syndicate - 08.09.05 |
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| Comments | Contributor | Date Submitted |
| Dark Ages, here we come! | Linda Denton |
8/17/2005 |
| Shut up already you fucking whore. Just because your father forced you to give him blowjobs doesn't mean you should resent all men. I can only hope you seek proffesional help as soon as possable. | BlueMax |
9/14/2005 |
| BlueMax, do you even understand the concept being discussed here? Just to recap for ya...the Bush administration has ignored or manipulated scientific evidence to bolster its case for its misplaced policies and priorities. Now, feel free to try again. |
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9/18/2005 |
| At least I can spell. Do you even know what the Dark Ages were? Why are you so vicious and nasty? | Linda Denton |
9/19/2005 |
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