Trib: Both Extremes Deny Science

Can anyone deserve as much scorn as those on the political right who reject overwhelming scientific agreement to deny that we humans are causing a climate change that threatens our future well-being? Sure. It’s those on the political left who reject overwhelming scientific agreement to deny that genetically modified crops are as safe to eat as any other agricultural products on the market. You could say each is the opposite side of the same coin. It’s a counterfeit coin. Yet another demonstration of that comes from celebrated University of Idaho weed scientist Donn Thill, who retired the other day from a 35-year career of helping farmers increase their productivity while protecting farmland from biological threats. Thill told the Tribune’s Kathy Hedberg that science says the genetically modified organisms being targeted for everything from market labeling to outright prohibition “are safe to use”/ Jim Fisher , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Do you agree/disagree that both political extremes have trouble with science, when it comes to issues that they hold dear?