ScienceDebate2008 was set up to get the Presidential candidates talking publicly about science. They asked the candidates 14 questions about science policy; last week I analyzed Barack Obama's answers. Now it's time for John MCain's. His full, detailed answers to the 14 questions can be found on the ScienceDebate2008 website. I suggest you read that before continuing on here.
Mind you, what follows are my opinions, based on the answers McCain gave and evidence I have gathered elsewhere. I have based my opinions on the best knowledge I have, and I encourage readers to leave rational, thoughtful comments. On science innovation: His lead-in to this is a little odd; he says he knows about science and tech because he was in the Navy and relied on them, but that's a non sequitur (especially since he's made a point of saying he doesn't even know how to use a computer). I've ...
