Re: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble

["jjcohen" <jjcohen@PRODIGY.NET>]

When I reach a conclusion in any technological area, it is based on a clear

analysis using pure science. When others make such conclusions, I wonder if

they might have been motivated by a desire to advance some political agenda,

or to promote continued funding for themselves.. When those with scientific

training are confused, how is the general public supposed to distinguish

between "sound science" and the kind of crap put out by TFP and similar

groups????





----- Original Message -----

From: John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>

To: know_nukes <know_nukes@yahoogroups.com>; radsafe

<radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>

Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:03 PM

Subject: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble





> The following appeared in the opinion section of

> today's Washington Post.  While it may not directly

> relate to discussions about radiation safety and

> policy, I thought would be of interest.  It goes to

> the question of how fair government policies are

> developed.  To me, it again shows that policies,

> whether they be on climate control, nuclear waste,

> etc., are not formulated without political input.

>

> The original appeared at

> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13994-2004Feb27.html

>

> ---------------------------

> Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble

>

> By Chris Mooney

>

> Sunday, February 29, 2004; Page B02

>

> When George W. Bush and members of his administration

> talk about environmental policy, the phrase "sound

> science" rarely goes unuttered. On issues ranging from

> climate change to the storage of nuclear waste in

> Nevada's Yucca Mountain, our president has assured us

> that he's backing up his decisions with careful

> attention to the best available research.





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