Eggheads Enter Into the Political Fray

[Tuckerfan]

Scientists and Engineers for America.

Effective government depends on accurate, honest and timely advice from scientists and engineers. Science demands an open, transparent process of review and access to the best scholars from around the nation and the world. Mistakes dangerous to the nation’s welfare and security have been made when governments prevent scientists from presenting the best evidence and analysis. Americans should demand that all candidates support the following Bill of Rights:
Federal policy shall be made using the best available science and analysis both from within the government and from the rest of society.
The federal government shall never intentionally publish false or misleading scientific information nor post such material on federal websites.
Scientists conducting research or analysis with federal funding shall be free to discuss and publish the results of unclassified research after a reasonable period of review without fear of intimidation or adverse personnel action.

There’s a lot more on their site, and they count a few Nobel prize winners among their ranks. You can hear an interview with representatives of the group on NPR here. I, for one, welcome our new egghead overlords.