But what does all that have to do with politicians muzzling scientists?
The sky is NOT falling. Junk science does NOTHING except further one's own agenda, especially when they benefit from the taxpayer.
I think one can garner your political leanings, joining FR just to post this piece. This oped by Science magazine is easily dismissed. Why ? The fraud that pervades the IPCC, upon which most global warming experts rely. Global warming and Darwinism have become industries unto themselves that is reliant on government funding and grants. To keep that money flowing, they must paint the most dire pictures (global warming) and deny/demean any opposition (global warming and Darwinism). To let counter opinions gain legitimacy will certainly dry up the funds they so enjoy spending and living off of. Magazines like Science and Nature do have self-serving agendas, to keep the money flowing for their sacred cows. Sadly, instead of advancing science, they engage in scientific censorship.
The above said, I do hope a ZOT does not occur, though your leanings are apparent and contrary to most on this site, your tone was not offensive.