Reply #11: Many foreign-born scientists are already going back to their

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native countries; they see no future for themselves in the Bu$h's America, which is a bad place to be if you're competent or non-white, let alone both. And they're taking their know-how with them.

If I were younger, I'd go too; many of my friends who have re-emigrated would like me to join them. However, I'm too close to retirement to be allowed in by the host governments.

In the meantime, I've switched to theoretical work; I am not willing to create any new technology that would -- in the current climate -- only benefit the Rethugnican ruling class, with no benefit whatsoever to the average American. (I can do this, because I have a small consulting practice to pay my modest bills.)

My advice to younger scientists: emigrate NOW! As I should have 20 years ago. There are lots of countries -- both in Europe and in Asia -- who want you.