When Politics Holds Science Hostage

It's a familiar narrative that pervades our culture: conservatives let their "values" get in the way of scientific advances that affect the health and happiness of our nation. The truth, which David Klinghoffer points out at National Review Online, is that advocacy groups are manipulating the discussion, particularly in the area of stem cell research:

"The Republican war on science" is a catchy phrase coined by journalist Chris Mooney in a 2005 book of the same name. According to the...