EPA Chief Scott Pruitt: "Science Shouldn't Dictate American Policy"

[Straw Man]

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt: "Science Shouldn't Dictate American Policy

You know the drill. The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Scott Pruitt, has been asked about something scientific and has said something ludicrous in response.

Shortly after announcing that he wants climate researchers to “debate” climate deniers on live TV, he gave a characteristically painful interview to a Texas radio show. Just after appearing to endorse peer-reviewed science, he added that “science should not be something that’s just thrown about to try and dictate policy in Washington DC.”

http://www.iflscience.com/environment/epa-chief-scott-pruitt-science-dictate-policy/

[Soul Crusher]

http://www.iflscience.com/environment/epa-chief-scott-pruitt-science-dictate-policy/

It shouldnt - there are numerous considerations that should take place for any policy. 

[Straw Man]

It shouldnt - there are numerous considerations that should take place for any policy. 

such as?

also, why wouldn't you consider "science" when you're the head of the Environmental Protection Agency

science comes with the territory

[Soul Crusher]

such as?

also, why wouldn't you consider "science" when you're the head of the Environmental Protection Agency

science comes with the territory

Cost, Displacement of people, infringment on peoples' rights, logistical realities, etc

[Straw Man]

Cost, Displacement of people, infringment on peoples' rights, logistical realities, etc

so let's pick a topic like lead in drinking water (or you choose a topic if you prefer)

how would you list the priorities and where, if anywhere, do you think science should fit into the policy

If science doesn't fit it anywhere then we can agree that we simply don't care about any level of lead in drinking water

[Top Poodle]

Science has already been thrown out the window with trannies

[Soul Crusher]

so let's pick a topic like lead in drinking water (or you choose a topic if you prefer)

how would you list the priorities and where, if anywhere, do you think science should fit into the policy

If science doesn't fit it anywhere then we can agree that we simply don't care about any level of lead in drinking water

I didnt say anywhere - it must be in balance with others.  "Science" is not the end all and be all.    

[illuminati]

Science has already been thrown out the window with trannies

I hate science.... So I Must Be A Closet Scientist.

[Soul Crusher]

so let's pick a topic like lead in drinking water (or you choose a topic if you prefer)

how would you list the priorities and where, if anywhere, do you think science should fit into the policy

If science doesn't fit it anywhere then we can agree that we simply don't care about any level of lead in drinking water

Lets take "Climate Change"  - according to alarmist liberals - we should all live in tents and shut down industry because of "Science"  - well is that realistically gonna happen ever?   Regardless of what the "science" claims liberals say it does?

[Straw Man]

I didnt say anywhere - it must be in balance with others.  "Science" is not the end all and be all.    

I think science should drive the policy with the other issues you mentioned needing to also be considered in the decision making process.

[Straw Man]

Lets take "Climate Change"  - according to alarmist liberals - we should all live in tents and shut down industry because of "Science"  - well is that realistically gonna happen ever?   Regardless of what the "science" claims liberals say it does?

not aware that anyone (much less any valid scientist) has ever suggested that

[Soul Crusher]

not aware that anyone (much less any valid scientist) has ever suggested that

 

[Straw Man]

if you've got a link to someone who is not a hippie fruitcake saying this then please post it

[illuminati]

not aware that anyone (much less any valid scientist) has ever suggested that

Really 
Then you need to listen more carefully to most of these alarmist liberals

[Straw Man]

Really 
Then you need to listen more carefully to most of these alarmist liberals

You can post a link if you think someone with a valid scientific opinion has suggested this

[Soul Crusher]

You can post a link if you think someone with a valid scientific opinion has suggested this

[illuminati]

You can post a link if you think someone with a valid scientific opinion has suggested this

No thanks - I can't be bothered
( Truth I wouldn't know how to post a link )

As stated already in this thread, there are many who suggest we are destroying this planet
& a return to 'Horse & Cart' type of existence is our only salvation

Are your going to dispute that also, or claim you've never seen or heard that.

[Straw Man]

no time to watch so just tell me what part of this 9 minute video where Gore says "we should all live in tents and shut down industry" and I'll check it  out

[Straw Man]

No thanks - I can't be bothered
( Truth I wouldn't know how to post a link )

As stated already in this thread, there are many who suggest we are destroying this planet
& a return to 'Horse & Cart' type of existence is our only salvation

Are your going to dispute that also, or claim you've never seen or heard that.

sorry, I don't believe you

I've already said that I've never seen or heard anyone say that

not aware that anyone (much less any valid scientist) has ever suggested that

but if you want to take the time to support your claim with proof I'll definitely check it out an respond back

[illuminati]

sorry, I don't believe you

I've already said that I've never seen or heard anyone say that

but if you want to take the time to support your claim with proof I'll definitely check it out an respond back

No Thanks

I'm not bothered enough by this topic to spend much time with it

You say you haven't- that's fine by me.

[Soul Crusher]

sorry, I don't believe you

I've already said that I've never seen or heard anyone say that

but if you want to take the time to support your claim with proof I'll definitely check it out an respond back

http://www.heritage.org/environment/report/the-state-climate-science-no-justification-extreme-policies

[Top Poodle]

I hate science.... So I Must Be A Closet Scientist.

LMAO

[Straw Man]

http://www.heritage.org/environment/report/the-state-climate-science-no-justification-extreme-policies

just did a quick search of the link for the word "tents" but apparently it's not mentioned in the article

just post the link to the scientist saying "we should all live in tents and shut down industry"

[falco]

Science disproved religion, in order to become a form of religion itself.

[Soul Crusher]

just did a quick search of the link for the word "tents" but apparently it's not mentioned in the article

just post the link to the scientist saying "we should all live in tents and shut down industry"

    

http://www.tribstar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/readers-forum-july-climate-alarmists-now-admit-to-model-flaws/article_9566ac86-65b9-11e7-b482-db39099ca7d3.html