PETA’s recent claim serves as a textbook example of “science abuse” — taking an unsubstantiated claim and trumpeting it since it supports a preconceived conclusion. There are enough non-reproduced, small-sample studies for any activist with an agenda to pick one to trumpet, even if it conflicts with a preponderance of better evidence. That doesn’t stop activists from using bad science to support their claims. And while disclosure policies and innate skepticism often lead people to properly scrutinize the scientific claims of businesses and business groups, too often the claims made by ideological activist groups get away without the fine-toothed examination they deserve. If we want policy based on scientific evidence rather than rampant activist fearmongering, the public must hold these groups accountable. battlecreekenquirer/article/20140625/OPINION02/306250028/Will-Coggins-Activists-abuse-science-by-fearmongering-scientific-facts
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:25:08 +0000
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