22 Nov 2004 Shocked
A college student writes us to say she is shocked, shocked to find that not every aspect of the policymaking arena is controlled by the federal government:
Hi, I’m a college student who recently accessed the Envirotruth website while researching a science topic, and I was very confused. I noticed that Envirotruth was sponsored by the National Center for Public Policy Research, which sounds like a some sort of government office, but I was appalled when I realized it was a conservative propaganda group! I am upset that I was tricked by your official-sounding name when looking for real scientific information for my report. Real scientific information is nonparisan, obviously. Even our conservative-run federal government offers nonpartisan scientific information (see the EPA).
I am forwarding this email to everyone I know, conservative and liberal, for them to explore your websites and discover that your information is not “fair and balanced” at all. You should indicate that Envirotruth is partisan so as not to trick other students (or is that the point?!) How horrible.
Stella Bergman
Minneapolis, MN