Seriously, we need an administration that takes a strong stance on supporting science and technology. I'm annoyed that none of the candidates accepted the invitation to Science Debate 2008, but hopeful that they will accept the redoubled efforts for the second invitation. It's not a smart move to reject the AAAS, the National Acadmey of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, 160 leading American universities and institutions and us scientists.
Why? Ever since the huge influx on intellectual capital we enjoyed during WWII, science and engineering have been responsible for half the economic growth of the United States. But if current trends hold, by 2010, in just two short years, 90% of all scientists and engineers will live in Asia. This represents a huge shift in global economics, and is perhaps the single largest challenge to the ongoing strength of the US economy - yet it is being virtually ignored by the candidates. A debate would help focus the candidates and the nation on developing a hopeful plan to tackle this.
www.sciencedebate2008.com
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