I agee. It's also more important that scientists don't involve themselves in politics, especially when politicians are looking to use science as a basis for wh

I agee. It's also more important that scientists don't involve themselves in politics, especially when politicians are looking to use science as a basis for what essentially is a political decision. When the two get muddled it gets messy. Science can tell us that smoking over the long term can have negative consequences on our health, politics is how we decide what we want to do about it and how. When it comes to the details of 'how', science can provide more insights. However, it's essential that we keep the two separate, just like the separation of church and state. Science does not dictate policy, and it shouldn't.