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Seeking objective truth is precisely scientific.

Science doesn't care if the result could be construed to be pro or anti Trump. You are speaking about science as if it is religion.

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Exactly, science is a process rather than a priesthood and we forget that at our peril.

Scientists need to consider the political impact of their findings. If it will only be used to bring harm in the world it's irresponsible to share it.

Placing what you morally or politically desire to be true over the objective truth is religious dogma.

You argument is exactly the same one the Church used to prevent Copernicus's idea that the earth rotated around the sun.

Should judges do the same?

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