Fruit fly research is really really cool. Much of what we understand in cancer research is related to the homeobox genes – the first one – antaneapedia causes a leg to grow instead of an anteana. A single gene.
these genes set up the critter’s master plan. Biology is way ahead for this. For as little as scientist are compensated to produce highly valuable ipods, cars and life saving medications, scientists should at least be allowed the wonder of discovery.
If you disagree, I happen to live very near some amish. I think they do use muzzle loaders. One thing i’ve noted. They pool their money, have no health insurance, but they fully avail themselves of modern medical miracles.
Sarah palin is a manifestation of the broader disenfranchisment with coastal wealth and cultural hedgemonism. The words “Liberal elite” capture this in a most visceral way. I’ve even heard the term “coastie” used in a song out of wisconsin.
The rainbow coalition is failing to include white, blue collar, christains and this is a segement heavily responsible for bush’s winning.
Perhaps, all involved, should work towards less media bias, more cultural transparancy, less manipulative, nepotistic cultural hedgemonism.
The middle east is a microcosm of cultural warfare, a good example of what is currently occuring. I think I have a good Idea of what it feels like to be a palistinian.