The mischaracterization of science that is often seen here hurts not only the conservative movement, but also the very thing that helped make the U.S. so great.
If we lose science in this country (or even the perception of such) we lose far more than just a few scientists. We will lose being the leader in this world. And with the radical Muslims wanting to take is down, that would be a very bad thing IMHO.
The only science we are losing in this country is from public education which fails to educate the students at a rate that is even competitive with other countries - other countries which by the way have no problem presenting both sides of the evolution arguments.
Furthermore, imho we are a world leader when we stand up for truth and justice - something that is lacking more and more as we move away from God, ethics, and morals...