National Academies on U.S. Science

theodp writes to tell us that the National Academies, the nation's 'leading science advisory group', is warning of the continued loss of America's competitive edge with regards to science in the global community. In a press release they call for the immediate increase of teachers and advanced research and development, citing that 'in 2001 U.S. industry spent more on tort litigation than on research and development.' The Committee includes, among others, Intel's Craig 'Don't Call Us Benedict Arnold CEOs' Barrett.

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Re:Choosing between religion fanaticism and scienc

[Black Parrot]

> Perhaps the best thing to do would be for America's scientific elite to leave America to those who are either religious fanatics or have a strong dislike for academia.

Tempting, but I think I'll stay here and try to keep the world's largest nuclear arsenal from falling into the hands of ignorant savages ruled by theocrats.