[T]here is a disturbing and largely unreported trend among influential progressive activists who misinterpret, misrepresent and abuse science to advance their ideological and political agendas.
Well shame on them, too!
Like I always say, statistics and empiricism are what separate true liberals from conservatives, who use anecdotal evidence to bend reality to fit their ideology.
True liberals are comfortable living with temporary uncertainty, until study, data, dialogue and facts uncover the true answers. Conservatives cannot tolerate uncertainty for even a moment; they cannot assume the scientific frame of mind that accepts that what we believe today may be proven wrong tomorrow. Conservatives believe that if it is right today then it must be right forever and ever, amen. And they will suppress, bury or ignore any science that could shatter their ossified beliefs.
This is all to say that any liberal who is anti-science is not a true liberal, by definition.
By Alex Berezow and Hank Campbell
February 4, 2013 | New Scientist
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