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Many scientists at the US Fish and Wildlife Service say they have been pushed to alter or withdraw scientific findings on the protection of species for political reasons, according to a new survey.

"Political interference with science at the FWS has become pervasive," says Lexi Shultz at the Union of Concerned Scientists in Washington, DC, US.

Fifty-six per cent of the 400 scientists who responded to the survey reported cases where "commercial interests have inappropriately induced the reversal or withdrawal of scientific conclusions or decisions through political intervention". The survey was conducted by UCS and the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility group.

Source:
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7002

If you voted for them ... they are your kleptocrats.

This is surprising to whom?

Rather than creating an atmosphere of fear for scientists, it may be more efficient for the U.S. administration to simply declare forests and wilderness areas to be undemocratic.

Forest critters have lived by the despotic rule of mother nature for too long!

Bringing democracy to raccoons and beavers would entail speedy clearing of the forests (possible insurgent strongholds) and allow drilling for oil (to fund reconstruction).

Another opportunity for the makers of Agent Orange to, er, "clean up" (heh, heh, heh) the environment. Free the animals from the tyranny of Mother Nature! Adopt a free-roaming wild cougar or raccoon. They both make about the same amount of mess. Bring democracy to our National Forests and Parklands now! Rip out the visitor centers and harvest the geothermal energy of the Yellowstone Valley now, while there is still demand for hot water! We'll have a hot tub in every home and an electric fireplace in every living room; life will be wonderful!

Good place for a KFC franchise?