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Some comments on key points in this string:
 
Relax. Take a deep breath. Consider.

- Preference to be unemployed rather than bowing to opposing  viewpoints: 
This seems a bit hyperbolic. There are too many other important  subjects that 
are at least as important as evolution. Will you give up on  those, too? Thank 
hard about that: I stopped pursuing archaeology rather than  submit to the 
intellectually vacuous NAGPRA. I had a number of other interests,  so no big deal, 
but life would have been different had a chosen to stick with  it.
 
- Preference for dialog: Dialog to what end? "Can't we all just get along?"  
Is the mission of science centers to understand and get along with critics or  
present science to those who wish to understand science? Institutions need to 
 look closely at their intended market and align that with their revenue 
stream  (Does Fox "News" target you as a viewer?). Neither people nor 
organizations have  ever been able to stand on principle without financial security. So, 
if the  field wishes to take a principled stand on any controversial issue, it 
must make  sure that individuals and our institutions can take care of 
ourselves  and are not vulnerable to the old fashioned kind of denial of service  
attack.
 
- Funding sources force institutions to curb their message: And what's new  
about this?
 
Best to all,
 
Charlie
 
Charles Stout
Media Arts Manager
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 East Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48170
 

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