You seem to believe there are only two sides to the discussion. There are three, actually: two very vocal partizan sides, and a third side doing actual research

You seem to believe there are only two sides to the discussion. There are three, actually: two very vocal partizan sides, and a third side doing actual research. Scientists have spoken on patents and other forms of Intellectual Property protection. I believe [1] in science, do you? ---- [1] in the figurative sense ONLY. Science is not matter of belief; nor the beliefs I hold personally have anything to do with science.