Independent scientific advice – but if it doesn’t fit with what we like we ignore it
I do not have a problem with that, but if this changes the law, where people go to jail and get criminal records, surly as an accountable, democratic government, you MUST explain why?
If the “independent” scientific advisor talks about their advice in public and gets sacked: -
a) In what way are they independent?
b) Discourages open honest debate.
c) Discredits the government’s decision making process.
d) Discredits other “independent” advice as simply rubber stamping the political decision.
Grow up and move away from being the playground bully. If the advice is wrong or it needs to be ignored for some ideology, state the case. Stand or fall by the decision but don’t shoot the messenger.
