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Originally posted by DA Morgan:
Are they that hard of reading or is it that they just have an agenda and don't want to let the facts get in their way?
The increased polarization of politics in the US, along with science-illiterate pundits and talk radio hosts are the cause, IMO. Everyone seems to think their opinions should be aired and respected, regardless of their knowledge of a subject.

I'm been involved in a number of open forums on scientific topics, and it's not just SAGG. I started out trying to help kids with homework, and my eyes were opened to this nonsense.

People just don't know how science works -- from the *scientific method* to peer review.

When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."
--S. Lewis