Re: Power execs blame gas prices and environment regsforhighelectricity costs

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From: John Higdon
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 03:25

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in article 3A6E276E.DF6E7EAF@dakx.com, D.A.Kopf  wrote:

> Sure you can. You can argue science, theology, aesthetics, philosophy,
> epistemology, with any group you perceive has imperfect understanding. But if
> few pay attention to your reasoned position, you'd be well advised to
> reconsider your own mental processes, unless you're convinced that science has
> proven the ultimate theorem for health and happiness.

Science isn't necessarily about health and happiness. It is about facts,
their relationships to one another, and conclusions based upon repeatable
phenomenon. In any event, when it comes to reality, give me science over
airy fairy nonsense any day of the week.

The fact that this society is at an all-time low when it comes to scientific
literacy does not invalidate science.

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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 19:25:55 -0800
Subject: Re: Power execs blame gas prices and environment
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