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1. He points out the purpose of calling someone "anti-science" is to shut down debate.

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 05:47 PM

Mar 2015

I have experienced it here.

Did you notice that his arguments are straw men? His conclusion is that he can't discuss the political and economic aspects until opponents concede his points?

I really don't think asking that food be labeled is anti-science.

--imm

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Anti-science Is Not A State Of Mind. (And it does matter.) [View all] HuckleB Mar 2015 OP

He points out the purpose of calling someone "anti-science" is to shut down debate. immoderate Mar 2015 #1

Imagine someone like Einstein saying you can't assume my equation means there is no static universe, mmonk Mar 2015 #3

So ... Igel Mar 2015 #13

I was called anti-science for questions no one could answer. immoderate Mar 2015 #14

I can't see the only response. Very funny. HuckleB Mar 2015 #2

LA LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU! Fumesucker Mar 2015 #4

And I'm missing response number three, too! HuckleB Mar 2015 #5

That's where you and I differ Fumesucker Mar 2015 #6

I have two people blocked. How does that equate to being closed minded? HuckleB Mar 2015 #7

Have you checked out Toastmasters yet? Fumesucker Mar 2015 #9

Right back at you! HuckleB Mar 2015 #10

An awesome video on open-mindedness. HuckleB Mar 2015 #8

The science matters, folks. Why not discuss it? HuckleB Mar 2015 #11

Scientists overwhelmingly think GMOs are safe to eat. The public doesn't. HuckleB Mar 2015 #12