"Properly conducted, objective science always describes the amount of uncertainly present in a conclusion. It appears that this agency, and others under the Bush administration, routinely abuse the science by giving equal credit to very small amounts of uncertainly when making decisions based on the available science. Depending on the desired outcome, this administration appears to select either the preponderance of evidence or the slightest uncertainty on which to base its conclusion. Not only does this lack of caution and misuse of science adversely impact natural resources, it misleads the American public about how science and the scientific method work. I can only conclude that, with NOAA Fisheries' help, this administration has considerably set back the public's understanding of science." Michael Kelly, fish bio, formerly with NOAA fish.
Not that Doctor Lenny doesn't believe that the bureaucracy is bloated and desperately needs to be cutback in size and scale. Extended Horizons recognizes Nick Turse @ TomDispatch for telling some of the stories that will allow us to refrain from repeating past mistakes in the future.
February 13, 2006
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You speak of "this administration" as a unique example of government misuse of science. I have watched government political science for 50 years, and find no more nor no less commitment to political forces by government. You should be directing your ire at the lack of fortitude on the part of the science community to stand up and represent science. University science is too engrossed in political outcomes of contributions to swelling higher ed budgets to really do science. Drop the bashing garbage and tend to the science.
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