Morgan BellObama talks to Nature about his science policies
October 9th 2008 00:58
Barack Obama, Democratic nominee for a job that few people want in the face of a failing economy, did something that brought him acres of respect from the scientific community. He answered questions to Nature about his scientific agenda.
Nature is a research journal, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious in the world. Discoveries that affect the course of human knowledge are published in Nature, and to have a paper in the journal is a sign of your ability and quality as a scientist.
John McCain refused to answer the questions, so Nature extrapolated his position on the issues based on what he's said in public.
Obama, on the other hand, spoke with the journal, and directly addressed several key points about his scientific agenda.
The scientific community in the country will understand that Obama is the champion for regaining American mastery in the sciences:
"Finally, we are reducing support for science at a time when many other nations are increasing it, a situation that already threatens our leadership in many critical areas of science."
Where McCain has spoke in general terms about his approach to science and innovation, Obama outlines key points that makes it sound like he's actually thought about it:
"In addition I will:
• Appoint individuals with strong science and technology backgrounds and reputations for integrity and objectivity to the growing number of senior management positions in which decisions must incorporate science and technology advice. These positions will be filled promptly with ethical, highly qualified individuals on a non-partisan basis;
• Establish the nation's first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to ensure that our government and all its agencies have the right infrastructure, policies and services for the twenty-first century. The CTO will lead an interagency effort on best-in-class technologies, sharing of best practices and safeguarding of our networks;"
• Appoint individuals with strong science and technology backgrounds and reputations for integrity and objectivity to the growing number of senior management positions in which decisions must incorporate science and technology advice. These positions will be filled promptly with ethical, highly qualified individuals on a non-partisan basis;
• Establish the nation's first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to ensure that our government and all its agencies have the right infrastructure, policies and services for the twenty-first century. The CTO will lead an interagency effort on best-in-class technologies, sharing of best practices and safeguarding of our networks;"
I've always been an Obama supporter, as I see him as a perfect example of what a President should be: well-mannered, gracious, well-educated, hard-working, with a clear understanding of what needs to happen to push forwards.
Read the article here!
*this image is from American Thinker
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