Top scientists speak out against Bush policies

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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04301/402384.stm

Maxine Singer has worked in the environs of Washington, D.C., for decades, first as a biochemist at the National Institutes of Health, then as president of the Carnegie Institution of Washington.

But until last week, she had never spoken out politically.

Singer, now president emeritus of the Carnegie Institution, had plenty to say during an appearance at Carnegie Mellon University yesterday about what she sees as the misuse of science by the Bush administration.

"I have never been so concerned about the direction of our country, particularly as it pertains to science," said Singer, who was joined by Dr. Harold Varmus, a Nobel laureate in medicine and former NIH director.

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But the Bush administration has repeatedly tampered with scientific reports on such topics as climate change, mining and species preservation so that they don't conflict with positions taken by the administration. Varmus also maintained that religious views have been imposed on many research programs ---- not just embryonic stem cell research, but also AIDS prevention efforts and emergency contraception.

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1. Here is the website for Scientist and Engineers for Change

http://scientistsandengineersforchange.org/index.php

and this is the list of notable scientist that are founding members:

http://www.scientistsandengineersforchange.org/founding.php

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2. Facist Bush Gets Stung Again

Looks like Bush Lite has finally crossed the line. His own scientists are speaking out against him. Brad Pitt came out in favor of stem cell research today too.

[struggle4progress]

3. kick kick kick

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[Terran]

4. Another very important reason to boot Bush

Joe Public doesn't know or care about this, but Bush's abuse of science will have lasting effects if he wins. I consider this one of the two most important reasons for defeating these bastards (the other being civil liberties).