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Re: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble
I think you should also send it to the writer of the
article. The editor might publish your letter, but
the writer may start a dialog.
--- BLHamrick@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 3/2/2004 9:14:25 AM Pacific
> Standard Time,
> jjcohen@PRODIGY.NET writes:
> 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????
> Very good question. I sent a short not to the
> Washington Post. I'm sure it
> won't see the light of day.
>
>
> To the Editor:
>
> So, a group of politicos on one side of the
> environmental debate has now
> claimed the politicos on other side have
> misappropriated the phrase ..sound science.
> (..Beware ..Sound Science... It..s Doublespeak
> for Trouble,. by Chris Mooney,
> February 29, 2004). Exactly what phrase should
> legitimately credentialed
> scientists use to get their point across in these
> debates?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Barbara L. Hamrick
>
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-- John
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