So much for a federal government that respects science and its own laws. Of course this is not a surprise to anyone that actually follows the conduct of “our” government over time. No, this fits the pattern perfectly. Time and again evidence surfaces to verify that “our” government is actually a government bought and paid for by captialists. This is the rule, not the exception. Democracy? That is the biggest lie of all.

According to the LA Times U.S. Scientists have been ordered to alter their findings:

More than 200 scientists employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say they have been directed to alter official findings to lessen protections for plants and animals, a survey released Wednesday says.

The survey of the agency’s scientific staff of 1,400 had a 30% response rate and was conducted jointly by the Union of Concerned Scientists and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

A division of the Department of the Interior, the Fish and Wildlife Service is charged with determining which animals and plants should be placed on the endangered species list and designating areas where such species need to be protected.

More than half of the biologists and other researchers who responded to the survey said they knew of cases in which commercial interests, including timber, grazing, development and energy companies, had applied political pressure to reverse scientific conclusions deemed harmful to their business.

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