Cool, man

The Times today carries an article by Dominic Lawson, in which he attributes the 'climate of fear' engendered over any scientific issue as created by  those largely to blame––the tabloid newspapers, the means by which scientists who aspire to a high public profile can achieve notoriety (just so long as they are prepared to indulge in some unprofessional exaggeration).

There might be some truth in what he alleges, as we slide towards an ever more risk-free society, but he would do well to remember that when the government ignores the advice of its own scientists, which it is doing in the case of the drugs advisory council, then responsibility for the consequences in terms of society rests entirely with those who make the laws.

Wonder if any of the current band of politicos will have the courage to suggest legalisation of cannabis?