Science is trumped by ignorance when the ignorant are given a vote.

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The idea of letting the masses decide what is best for us has always been a part of our society. Yet, in science, science is always trumped by ignorance when the ignorant are given a vote. The idea of placing your trust in the majority over the scientific community is misguided because it carries with it the unknown. The unknown carries with it the risk of failure. We may not be able to predict every outcome but we can predict that most outcomes will be positive or at least benign.

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