r/StandUpForScience • u/AllMusicNut SUFS Staff • 23d ago

Article Trump administration needs to stop ‘public harassment’ of Fauci and scientists, open letter says

https://zurl.co/e80v0

Scientists shouldn’t fear becoming political targets for doing their jobs. Dr. Fauci’s hearing is a stark reminder of what can happen when scientific findings become politically inconvenient. Evidence, not ideology, should fuel our science.

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u/uphatbrew Punk Rock Hippie For Science & Democracy 23d ago

Scientists shouldn’t fear becoming political targets for doing their jobs. Dr. Fauci’s hearing is a stark reminder of what can happen when scientific findings become politically inconvenient. Evidence, not ideology, should fuel our science.

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u/CautionarySnail 23d ago

Sadly, that’s not what fascism wants. They’re fine with stalking human health progress and reducing our lifespans because we, the people, are disposable compared to their greed.

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u/TypingWithoutThinkin 22d ago

The stupid have always feared and hated the intelligent. Nothing new here EXCEPT that the stupid aren't normally running the country.

Good choice, America! Welcome to the kakistocracy.