Rather writes: "The President of the United States decides not to invite American Nobel Prize winners to the White House. And at least some of those Nobel Laureates are relieved by the decision."
Dan Rather. (photo: USA TODAY)
23 November 17
f you want one anecdote that sums up the place we are in today, consider this:
The President of the United States decides not to invite American Nobel Prize winners to the White House. And at least some of those Nobel Laureates are relieved by the decision.
This is a sad symbol of the depths to which we have sunk. This country was born in the spirit of science. It was, and remains, a great experiment. Our institutions were formed in an Age of Reason.
We have not always lived up to our ideals, far from it. But by and large a respect for intellect, and learning, and knowledge, has been one of the hallmarks of our nation. If we are to continue on a just and steady path, we will have to embrace science and reason
This requires leadership, not pettiness.
Science is part of #WhatUnitesUs
