[meyer]

I agree the key word is "legitimate." What we need are more effective ways of drawing the line between legitimate and illegitimate, which requires first a definition of where that line is. Research is underway to find out, but for a number of technical reasons, defining "how much is too much" is very difficult.

Of that, I'm grateful. Its important to find out what is to be considered "legit" and what is BS. I would hope that those doing the research aren't left-wingers and otherwise don't have a dog in this race.

[Restorer]

I would hope that those doing the research aren't left-wingers and otherwise don't have a dog in this race.

Scientists aren't supposed to have dogs in races.

Unfortunately, a surprising number of scientists are left-wing. One of my best friends is a leading environemtal consultant specializing in this issue. He's actually shifted his viewpoint over the years and is now really mildly conservative. But he still thinks of himself as a leftist.