Dear Mr. President; RE: Congressional Science Committee.
Mr. President,
Why is it that so many of the members of the Congressional Science Committee seem to hold opinions in direct opposition to what is agreed upon by the majority of the scientific community; and what could be done to rectify this?
We have recently seen Akin, who was also recently removed, make a "scientific" statement that could only be "cutting edge" in the 14th century.
An article on motherboard.vice.com lists several of the Republicans sitting on the board and statements they have made that disagree with current science. I understand that not every scientist holds a degree in every science, but it is disconcerting to see persons having jurisdiction over non-defense federal scientific research and development have so little grasp of today's scientific landscape.
Could we see members of this committee who, instead of having a science-based degree while being wholly devoted to politics, are currently active in the scientific community?
Thank you,
Weyrcat
Florida.
source: http://motherboard.vice.com/2012/8/21/congress-s-science-committee-doesn-t-get-science
Why is it that so many of the members of the Congressional Science Committee seem to hold opinions in direct opposition to what is agreed upon by the majority of the scientific community; and what could be done to rectify this?
We have recently seen Akin, who was also recently removed, make a "scientific" statement that could only be "cutting edge" in the 14th century.
An article on motherboard.vice.com lists several of the Republicans sitting on the board and statements they have made that disagree with current science. I understand that not every scientist holds a degree in every science, but it is disconcerting to see persons having jurisdiction over non-defense federal scientific research and development have so little grasp of today's scientific landscape.
Could we see members of this committee who, instead of having a science-based degree while being wholly devoted to politics, are currently active in the scientific community?
Thank you,
Weyrcat
Florida.
source: http://motherboard.vice.com/2012/8/21/congress-s-science-committee-doesn-t-get-science
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