MAMyths: Standing Up for Science
When I heard about a counter protest for March Against Monsanto, my eyes kind of glazed over and I didn't think it was the best use of time. After all, providing a counter to something that makes no sense sometimes can lend a hint of legitimacy to a bogus cause. Plus, my grass is 3 feet tall, and I've slept in my own bed 50% of the nights this year. While a science outreach trip to Chicago would allow me to visit my dad and hang with science friends, I thought this issue was best dealt with from Gainesville, FL with a good internet connection and a pitcher of scotch. I'm glad to report, that I made the wrong choice. This makes me happy as a scientist, as these folks will squarely land on the right side of history. The pictures from the scenes across the nation showed small clusters of MAMyths supporters out with signs, standing up for science. The best part was their apparent softness, the repeated theme, "Ask me about GMOs." These were scientist