paleonet Activism and ID

["Paul Loubere" <T60PWL1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The conversation about what to do concerning ID is interesting, and
revealing somewhat of the nature of academics also.  The ID people have
been successful because they are organized and have resources.  The only
response that will have any success in response to this is organization
on the part of those resisting ID and the politicization of science. 
Letters are OK, but a local organization that joins university faculty
to school teachers and interested parents is better.  Individual action
is OK, group action has more impact.  The group coordinates action, and
gives confidence to those facing challenges from creationists etc.  We
can't win this one fighting individually any more than individual
workers can stop a company from sending all their jobs to a third world
country.

So, to those who asked what to do...organize a coalition of scientists
in your region who can lend support and coordinated activity in the face
of challenges to science education.  The public needs to see that almost
all the science community is united on this.

Regards,

Paul Loubere
Professor
Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Northern Illinois University