Having read your letter in the Daily Telegraph, I have to say I totally disagree with your views on the science community.  In it for the money? That is a joke when you consider the people that make up the heart of the science community earn less than a refuse collector in England and aren't
much better off elsewhere including here in the US. 

Having seen Dr. Watson talk, I agree he is a bit pompous but to say he wasn't 'filled with awe and respect' couldn't be further from the truth.  In fact the only thing he didn't show respect for was the intellect of his fellow scientist of the 50s and 60s.

Most scientist don't crave money as you may suggest just a little appreciation and recognition from the media and public for the commitment and hard work they have displayed in helping mankind.

I am not being naive.  I realise that are enough money-grabbers out there that make science look bad.  But to attack GM crops on principle is foolhardy.  Not only, if used correctly, could they alleviate most of world's famine problems but could also return a lot of the farm land used for crops back to the environment.  Something these anti-bioengineering nay-sayers claim to be looking for.

It is ignorant views expressed towards the science that should be examined not just the motives of the scientists themselves.


Sincerely
James Hurley, PhD