Abuses of Science Political Cartoon Contest

AngryNick writes "The Union of Concerned Scientists has announced a cartoon contest for amateur and professional artists. 'The absurdity of political interference in science is fertile ground for satire,' said Dr. Francesca Grifo, Director of the UCS Scientific Integrity Program. 'We hope these contests encourage amateur and professional cartoonists alike to express concern--through humor and art--about the impact of the abuse of science on our safety, health and environment.' A celebrity judge panel will select twelve finalists and the public will then choose the Grand Prize winner. The winner will receive a host of prizes, including $500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to have lunch with the celebrity judge of his or her choice. You can read Contest details, sample topics and the list of celebrity judges."

Comments

pot, kettle, black

[airuck]

Ironic how the "Union of Concerned Scientists" invites criticism of political influence over science when that is precisely what they do. Take a look at their efforts and you will see a group that would be more aptly called "the fervent minority of environmental reactionaries". Start with the publications of Margaret Mellon or Jane Rissler.

So what about the cartoons? Do they hope to endear themselves with the scientific community? To the public? Maybe they have a chance with the latter, but the former is more likely to understand the concept of reletive risk and reward.

Re:My winning entry

[mr100percent]

-1 Tasteless.
-1 Done to death.

Re:Here's an idea, you just need to draw it

[DigiShaman]

I don't hate Al Gore...I pitty him. Without a doubt, he's a certified kook. So sad to see a mind go to waste :(

Re:The bluntness of scientists and possible offens

[TapeCutter]

On the subject of scientific bluntness let me just say you are talking out of your arse and dribbling shit all over the place. The last line of your post only confims that you are more concerned with parinoid political dogma than with robust scientific findings.

Some facts on volcanos and climate.