- Signatures: 12,129
- Goal: 10,000
- Deadline: 7-2-2004
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TOP SCIENTISTS CONCERNED ABOUT SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY!
On February 18, 2004, over 60 leading scientists --Nobel laureates, leading medical experts, former federal agency directors, and university chairs and presidents -- voiced their concern over the Bush Administration's systematic misuse of science.
On February 18, 2004, over 60 leading scientists --Nobel laureates, leading medical experts, former federal agency directors, and university chairs and presidents -- voiced their concern over the Bush Administration's systematic misuse of science.
Across a broad range of issues-- from childhood lead poisoning and mercury emissions to climate change, reproductive health, and nuclear weapons -- the Bush administration has consistently distorted and censored scientific findings in an effort to further its political agenda!
A special report (see report) finds evidence that the Bush administration has:The integrity of scientific study is critical to those who rely on government information to inform policy decisions and to the American public who depends on the governement to protect their health and safety. Join America's leading scientists, and voice your opposition as well!
Suppressed and distorted scientific analysis to create the appearance that science supports its policies. Undermined the independence of science advisory panels by subjecting panel nominees to political litmus tests and by nominating non-experts or underqualified individuals with industry ties. Disbanded scientific panels whose advice conflicted with Bush administration policies.
SIGN THE PETITION BELOW and call for legislative and regulatory action to restore scientific integrity to federal policymaking.
| Number | Date | Prefix | Name | Scientific Integrity is important because: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,129 | 10:32 am PDT, Aug 27 | Deonn Bartolini | ||
| 12,128 | 2:02 pm PST, Feb 3 | Peg Fikes | ||
| 12,127 | 1:23 am PST, Jan 15 | Kathleen Roby | ||
| 12,126 | 10:51 am PST, Jan 8 | Danille Baptista | ||
| 12,125 | 9:15 am PST, Dec 18 | Dee Nutter | ||
| 12,124 | 12:46 pm PDT, Oct 21 | Mr. | Muhammad Ali | |
| 12,123 | 3:52 pm PDT, Sep 27 | Timothy Greenlee | ||
| 12,122 | 7:11 am PDT, Aug 30 | Linda Bonura | ||
| 12,121 | 2:10 pm PDT, Aug 18 | Mr. | Peter Chandler | Recent research has shown that Turkey (nearly 3rd world!) has a greater understanding of science, what are you doing to the US!! |
| 12,120 | 8:04 pm PDT, Jul 27 | James Aberdeen | people need to know the truth, not a political statement.. Support Stem cell research and CURE diseases. | |
| 12,119 | 12:22 pm PDT, Jul 24 | Debra Masters | ||
| 12,118 | 1:18 am PDT, Jul 10 | Mr. | al celentano | let science help society and take your political agenda straight to hell with you! |
| 12,117 | 10:01 am PDT, Jun 8 | kenyatta yamel | ||
| 12,116 | 7:26 pm PDT, Jun 2 | LisAnne Becotte | for 1 thing: STEMCELLS ARE LIFE! | |
| 12,115 | 1:31 pm PDT, May 11 | Kirk Williams | If it is used properly it can prove truths. Science does not have integrity because most scientist put their personal beliefs above scientific evidence. For instance, evoulution can not be proven true. Therefore evoulution is a religion based on faith, not facts. Most scientist mix thier results with their religion. A theory is not science. Science has a theory, an experiment, and a hypothesis. We need to trust science for the answers, but we must first make sure that it is really a scientific fact and not a theory. | |
| 12,114 | 9:50 am PDT, May 3 | Mr. | James Healey | |
| 12,113 | 8:01 am PDT, May 3 | stephanie lessard | ||
| 12,112 | 5:34 am PDT, Apr 30 | Claudia Vertessen | ||
| 12,111 | 3:20 pm PST, Mar 25 | Mr. | Chris Watkins | We need to know the truth! |
| 12,110 | 4:59 pm PST, Mar 23 | Ms. | Dona Alexis | |
| 12,109 | 9:37 pm PST, Mar 8 | Scott Briscoe | ||
| 12,108 | 3:52 pm PST, Mar 7 | Michael Mitsuda | ||
| 12,107 | 9:45 pm PST, Feb 26 | Jennifer Gardner | ||
| 12,106 | 12:59 pm PST, Feb 24 | Anonymous | ||
| 12,104 | 4:13 pm PST, Feb 9 | Mr. | Paul Girardin | we need to know the real facts ! |
| 12,103 | 3:18 am PST, Feb 7 | Thomas Pirovano | ||
| 12,102 | 11:14 am PST, Jan 19 | Anonymous | ||
| 12,101 | 6:34 pm PST, Jan 17 | C Lisa Jackson |
Restore Scientific Integrity!
Dear Senator,
As your constituent, I am very concerned that policies about public health, safety, and the environment be informed by the best possible science. For this reason, I urge you to ask Senator Collins of Maine, Chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and Senator McCain of Arizona, Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee, to hold oversight hearings on the current administration’s manipulation, suppression, and distortion of science.
The United States has an impressive history of investing in the capabilities and respecting the independence of scientists. This legacy has brought us sustained economic progress, science-based public health policy, and unequaled scientific leadership within the global community. Unfortunately, according to appointees of past Republican administrations and senior scientists who have advised administrations of both parties, this legacy is being threatened by the Bush administration’s abuse of science in a broad and unprecedented manner.
Across a broad range of issues—from childhood lead poisoning and mercury emissions to climate change, reproductive health, and nuclear weapons—the scientific community has brought forth numerous examples of serious and troubling scientific abuse. Scientists charge that government data analysis is being suppressed and manipulated distorted
to align results with predetermined political decisions and that members
of independent scientific advisory panels are being chosen based on
ideology and industry ties rather than expertise.
These serious charges demand Congressional investigation and oversight. Please ask Senators McCain and Collins, as Chairs of the relevant Committees, to hold hearings on this critical issue to ensure that scientific integrity is restored to policy making.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
As your constituent, I am very concerned that policies about public health, safety, and the environment be informed by the best possible science. For this reason, I urge you to ask Senator Collins of Maine, Chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and Senator McCain of Arizona, Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee, to hold oversight hearings on the current administration’s manipulation, suppression, and distortion of science.
The United States has an impressive history of investing in the capabilities and respecting the independence of scientists. This legacy has brought us sustained economic progress, science-based public health policy, and unequaled scientific leadership within the global community. Unfortunately, according to appointees of past Republican administrations and senior scientists who have advised administrations of both parties, this legacy is being threatened by the Bush administration’s abuse of science in a broad and unprecedented manner.
Across a broad range of issues—from childhood lead poisoning and mercury emissions to climate change, reproductive health, and nuclear weapons—the scientific community has brought forth numerous examples of serious and troubling scientific abuse. Scientists charge that government data analysis is being suppressed and manipulated distorted
to align results with predetermined political decisions and that members
of independent scientific advisory panels are being chosen based on
ideology and industry ties rather than expertise.
These serious charges demand Congressional investigation and oversight. Please ask Senators McCain and Collins, as Chairs of the relevant Committees, to hold hearings on this critical issue to ensure that scientific integrity is restored to policy making.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
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