We really could use a person like Carl Sagan or Richard Feynman these days.
Here is what Carl Sagan decided to do with one of his last days -- go on Charlie Rose's show to talk about the problems inherent in the lack of science literacy among our elected leaders and among the voters.
Link to YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jod7v-m573k
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