Leef
Enlightened
Scientists and Engineers for America
Posted by Lee Fikes
I am most happy to be able to announce to CPF Forum Members the formation of Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), a nonpartisan 527 organization to restore integrity to American science and to prevent the perversion of science by the political process. SEA works to insure that when science is used in setting national policy, the science is not distorted for ideological reasons.
Here are a few words from our new Web site (www.sefora.org):
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Today a group of scientists and concerned citizens launch a new organization, Scientists and Engineers for America, dedicated to electing public officials who respect evidence and understand the importance of using scientific and engineering advice in making public policy.
The principal role of the science and technology community is to advance human understanding. But there are times when this is not enough. Scientists and engineers have a right, indeed an obligation, to enter the political debate when the nation's leaders systematically ignore scientific evidence and analysis, put ideological interests ahead of scientific truths, suppress valid scientific evidence and harass and threaten scientists for speaking honestly about their research.
I hope you will look at the article in the Thursday 28 September New York Times, page A18). I recommend SEA to your attention.
Posted by Lee Fikes
I am most happy to be able to announce to CPF Forum Members the formation of Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), a nonpartisan 527 organization to restore integrity to American science and to prevent the perversion of science by the political process. SEA works to insure that when science is used in setting national policy, the science is not distorted for ideological reasons.
Here are a few words from our new Web site (www.sefora.org):
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Today a group of scientists and concerned citizens launch a new organization, Scientists and Engineers for America, dedicated to electing public officials who respect evidence and understand the importance of using scientific and engineering advice in making public policy.
The principal role of the science and technology community is to advance human understanding. But there are times when this is not enough. Scientists and engineers have a right, indeed an obligation, to enter the political debate when the nation's leaders systematically ignore scientific evidence and analysis, put ideological interests ahead of scientific truths, suppress valid scientific evidence and harass and threaten scientists for speaking honestly about their research.
I hope you will look at the article in the Thursday 28 September New York Times, page A18). I recommend SEA to your attention.
