Summary
In common practice, majority of scientists have a notion that, when comparing between the republican and the democrat’s ruling principles, the republican’s ruling orientation under Bush caused many impairments to the practice of science. For instance, subjects under Bush messed up with information on changing climatic conditions.
As far as this was not enough, there were clear biases in resource allocation to some scientific departments; a practical case being the fish and wildlife department. On the other hand, driven by his political sense of self, president bush stopped some scientific researches that were going on for example the stem cell research (Kancler p.1).
Sometimes, it is very strange what republicans did in that, to them scientific developments were of less importance, hence their disregard for any attempt to improve on scientific knowledge.
To prove their egoistic views that disregarded scientific innovations, they applied vague political theories instead of facing the real facts that related to the issue. For sure it is clear that, republicans had negative impressions on anything relating to science because, not only did they oppose scientific innovations, but also they promoted anti-intellectualism; something that was clear in the Goldwater’s administration
Critical analysis of republican’s views on scientific developments clearly showed that, there was abuse of science for political sustainability and achievement. It is funny how these ruling elites neglected the field of science something that they should taken responsibility to promote. Even in some instances, the same elites disregarded university’s efforts in scientific development because of the notion held that, such innovations promote immorality.
Although there was oppositions from republican as far as scientific development was concerned, due to the majority number of democrats (in the congress), in the Reagan administration, there was support for scientific developments for example, support of missile stabilization and combating global warming.
It is important to note that, the same was contrary in the Bush’s administration where science innovations received little support. Clear proves of this was the altering of information on environmental issues; as presented by the Environmental Protection Agency, and the changing of certain clauses that touched on the issue of global warming by white house.
Reactions
The alteration of records and information on environmental issues was a major setback to science in that, the well-being of the environment is what primarily makes science. This in many ways made most individuals to lack trust on the government as far as environmental well-being was concerned. This is because naturally, it was very abnormal for a government that is supposed to ensure its citizens stay in good environments, puts at stake their health living by frustrating scientific efforts.
In addition, this made many to question the competence of decision makers as far as their intentions were, in that the same people trusted by citizens to ensure there was improvement in scientific innovations were jeopardizing what the citizens’ mandated them to do. This was because they were collaborating in twisting crucial scientific information.
To some extent, some of the republicans’ views were right that is, science also had its negative impacts on the quality of life. However, frankly speaking without it life will have no meaning; hence, more benefits as compared to negative impacts resulting from adoption of scientific innovations. In this regard, it was important for republicans to base there disapproval of scientific innovations on professionalism, rather that mere vague theoretical assumptions, which they based on personal ego.
Due to the importance of science, there was need for both the federal government and different industrial sections to support scientific development, because it was the only way of ensuring globalization and improved lifestyle of all citizens.
In addition, because support of such innovations depended on the importance the ruling elites put on scientific innovations; there was need for ideological changes as far as republicans were concerned. By giving such support, there was a guarantee of scientific evolution, something that could translate to alleviation of the conflicts of interests that existed among different worrying groups as far as scientific development was concerned.
In addition, due to media influences on scientific issues, there was need for journalist to get clear facts on scientific development instead of using fake detachments. On the other hand, although in the past, the same ruling elites abolished the technology and assessment department, to prove what the media presents; it is advisable for all individuals to confirm such facts from the National academy of sciences.
In conclusion, to avoid the politicization of science, it is important for governments to look at the numerous benefits that result from scientific innovations rather than capitalizing on few negative impacts of such innovations.
Works Cited
Kancler, Erik. The republican war on science. Mother Jones, 2 Oct. 2oo5. Web. <https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2005/10/republican-war-science/>