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Way of the world.

As is well known, a government agency which regulates an industry becomes an advocate for that industry. And scientists have no fewer interests and opinions to advance than other people.

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That?s the problem. Any government institution can be corrupted, any set of safeguards overrun with time and money. There are plenty of existing positions and agencies from which science might find ascendency, starting with the science adviser.

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"Corruption" needn't be involved in sympathetic treatment by regulators. Views before appointment can be sufficient.

The same is true of a science advisor. Appoint a climate alarmist, for example, and selected science will provide justification for a political program.

Organizations structure the actions of people, but they don't control them.

Have a good holiday, the polite way of saying Merry Christmas!, Dana. You deserve it.

Posted by: Anton Philidor   Posted on: 12/24/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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