While it is understandable that you are attempting to minimize the chaos that could go on in a broad spectrum science debate, it is lamentable that you choose to overlook the roles that both the media and the political process itself (specifically delegate conventions) play in determining our next President of the United States. While the media has played a significant role in supporting certain candidates as viable and in shaping public opinion thusly, delegate conventions have a huge opportunity to propel candidates such as Congressman Ron Paul forward. Let us not forget that even Abraham Lincoln at one point went to a national convention with fewer than 10% of the delegates, only to be elected President a short time later.
For what it is worth, Congressman Paul is a doctor (medical science) with wide-ranging support in the technology and science sectors. Given that he has stated for the record his intentions to remain in the Presidential race through the National GOP Convention, it seems disrespectful to not include his unique perspectives on the issues that will shape American policies and national scientific inquiry for at least a generation.
Through increased diversity of opinion -- no matter the result of the election -- all Americans win.
Posted by: Robert Vann | February 11, 2008 2:38 PM
