peter0302 said:
... I cannot abide anyone dismissing the fears of the general public who cannot be expected to know any better ...
I don't think anyone here is dismissing any fears.
The conversation has in fact been about addressing those fears, and why they are irrational.
You argue that the burden of proof is on the scientists performing the experiment.
They have taken the time to produce an in-depth safety report.
Why are you still complaining? What more do you want?
My opinion is that the public SHOULD know better than to believe the fear mongering media. In speaking with friends, family, and users of my website I have found the general public to be far too gullible towards tales of doomsday.
peter0302 said:
Scientists are more educated than [the laymen], but scientists are not better than [them] ...
This is true. Nobody has argued the contrary, so it sounds defensive and is needless for you to bring it up.
On the other hand, when it comes to the ability to do physics, physicists are, by definition, better at it.
Physicists are, in fact, qualified to argue physics. More qualified than a
biologist, I dare say.
peter0302 said:
Genesis says the world was made in seven days.
This is a place of science.
Please check your religion at the door.
malawi_glenn said:
... It's all politics and money.
Right. Importantly, fundamental physics research is NOT about making money OR winning politics.
It's about discovery.
In fact, it is the most insulated field of study I can think of.