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I had no intent to insult you and if you take it to be so I offer a sincere apology.

On the other hand, this exchange raises a point, which is that "science" fiction can and often does present a false impression of science, and to extent people embrace that impression it can have some unfortunate consequences.

Science is under attack in this country and the consequences may be irretreivable. As a scientist living in a world where respect for the institution of the scientific practice is declining, I feel that perhaps it is wise to distinguish what it is and is not.

It is not what is portrayed in most movies of this type.

Again I apologize if I have offended you. It was not my intent.