[Phys-L] Re: ID Tail Wags Science Dog

[anngeorg at PACBELL.NET (Bernard Cleyet)]

I wonder if one could sue, as was argued in racial discrimination suits,
arguing a pattern of discrimination (statistical), in contract awards,
against those who criticize the government.  These were successful with
out having to prove overt discrimination.

bc

Karl Trappe wrote:

> While looking for a different book at Barnes and Noble, I stumbled upon a "New
> Non-Fiction" book that may shed further light on this ID debate.  I wish I
> could make it non-partisan, but here it is:
>
> The Republican War on Science by Chris Mooney.  ISBN # 0-465-04675-4.
> Publisher:  Basic Books, $24.95 list.
>
> A brief reading reveils the political trap in which George W. Bush found
> himself when attempting to fulfil campaign promises over the T Cell research
> issue of "new lines".  It makes interesting reading.
>
> I would be interested in other's take on the "new science protocal" mandated by
> presidentially appointed heads of granting agencies.  A faculty member of an
> un-named university, said he felt it was inappropriate to comment on the
> "politics" of science being defined by top down administrative guidlines.  He
> preferred to go along to get along...for risk of jeopardizing funding.
>
> How many of you feel this chill of keeping your mouths shut for fear of losing
> your funding?  Do you also have post tenure review, with grant dollars
> determining your viability?  Do you think you are beyond such retribution?
> Karl