IP: 1. SCIENCE LOBBY: NEWT GINGRICH URGES SCIENTISTS TO SPEAK OUT. from whats new aps

[Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>]

"The fate of our country may depend on whether or not scientists
recognize that they have real responsibilities as citizens," the
former speaker of the House wrote in the Boston Globe this week.
Describing the mind set of most scientists as a conviction that
"their work is so obviously important that they should not have to
explain it," Gingrich asks scientists to attend town hall
meetings, contact members of Congress, and go on talk radio. "All
I'm asking is that every scientist spend an hour or two each month
being an active citizen. Do your duty and educate your fellow
countrymen about the exciting world that awaits...and we will help
you find the resources to achieve these breakthroughs."


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A Happy Holiday and a safe New Year

from Dave and GG Farber

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