Finally, a debate I'd listen to every word of;

[greiner3]

Document 85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
by Science Debate 2008


WASHINGTON—May 12, 2008— A new poll (charts, pdf, 3.1mb) shows that 85% of U.S. adults agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate on how science can be used to tackle America's major challenges. The poll found no difference between Democrats and Republicans on this question. A majority (84%) also agree that scientific innovations are improving our standard of living.

The poll, commissioned by Research!America and ScienceDebate2008.com and conducted by Harris Interactive®, shows that 56% strongly agree and 29% somewhat agree that the presidential candidates should participate in a debate to discuss key problems facing the United States, such as health care, climate change and energy, and how science can help tackle them.

"This topic has been virtually ignored by the candidates, but this poll shows that Americans of all walks know how important science and technology are to our health and way of life," said Shawn Lawrence Otto, CEO of Science Debate 2008. "We've heard a lot about lapel pins and preachers. But tackling the big science challenges is critical to our children's future – to the future of the country and the future of the planet. Americans want to know that candidates take these issues seriously, and the candidates have a responsibility to let voters know what they think."

A majority of U.S. adults say that past scientific research has contributed "a great deal" or "a lot" to their quality of life today (67%) and that today's research will continue to do so in the future (72%). When asked in what areas of their life scientific research plays the biggest role, top responses were health care (44%) and communication (20%).

http://richarddawkins.net/article,2571,n,n

I would bet that mccain would not be able to get past the first question.

[MiniMe]

1. He would do a song and dance around the subject

[asthmaticeog]

2. We can dream...

I'd LOVE to see this happen. Not going to hold my breath, but if it DOES happen, I'll host a freakin' party. :party:

[dysfunctional press]

3. THAT would have been a GREAT debate in 2000...

although, i don't know if debate would be the right word for what would have taken place between al gore and the lil' shithead.