The reason for my post was to point out the fact that we have politicians who think it is OK to tell scientists what they may and may not say at scientific meetings. And the tone of your comment makes it obvious that this is a general problem with what used to be called conservatives.
[[The reason for my post was to point out the fact that we have politicians who think it is OK to tell scientists what they may and may not say at scientific meetings. And the tone of your comment makes it obvious that this is a general problem with what used to be called conservatives.]]
But it is ok for a scientist to use their government job to advance a personal agenda ? Free speech does not mean freedom from responsibility for exercising that freedom. It is in the employment guidelines for working for the federal government that you cannot use your agency or job title to advance or lend credibility to non-governmental positions or agendas. If one does not wish to abide by the guidelines they agree to when employed, they are free to seek employment in the private sector.
I see your last line is an attempt to attack 'conservatives'. Now that is a typical left wing response when someone will not bow down to their expressed left wing opinion.