The discussion centers on the necessity of a Presidential debate focused on science and technology, emphasizing its critical role in addressing national and global policy issues. Participants argue that such a debate could highlight America's potential leadership in healthcare, alternative energy, and education. The conversation also critiques the politicization of scientific discourse, suggesting that it mirrors past controversies in intelligence. The call to action is to make Science Debate 2008 a reality, engaging candidates in meaningful discussions about these pressing topics.
PREREQUISITESPolicy makers, educators, scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and public policy will benefit from this discussion.
We have noticed that science and technology lie at the center of a very large number of the policy issues facing our nation and the world - issues that profoundly affect our national and economic security as science and technology continue to transform our lives. No matter one's political stripe, these issues pose important pragmatic policy challenges.
We believe these scientific and technological policy challenges can bring out the best in the entrepreneurial American spirit. America can be a leader in finding cures for our worst diseases, inventing the best alternative energy sources, and graduating the most scientifically literate children in the world - or we can concede these economic and humanitarian benefits to other countries.
We believe a debate on these issues would be the ideal opportunity for America and the candidates to explore our national priorities on the issues, and it is hard to imagine any candidate not wishing to be involved in such an occasion.
Please join us and make Science Debate 2008 a reality.
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Would you like to see a science/technology Presidential debate? If so, what subjects?