'Deliberate attack from Organized Ignorance"...a statement from Mr. Dawkins that succintly summarizes the Tea Party and Republican candidates

It's time we asked for the evidence - The Irish Times - Thu, Oct 13, 2011: "‘THE Enlightenment is under threat. So is reason. So is truth. So is science. I am one of those scientists who feel that it is no longer enough just to get on and do science. We have to devote a significant proportion of our time and resources to defending it from deliberate attack from organised ignorance.”

This delightful quote constitutes a typically trenchant call to arms by Richard Dawkins. In an environment in which we must do our utmost to encourage interest in science and build strong scientific literacy in our young, it is incumbent on all concerned to consider ways in which to contribute to this endeavour.

On September 14th last, the British charity, Sense About Science (senseaboutscience.org), launched a new campaign entitled Ask for Evidence . The campaign has received support from high-profile figures including David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Derren Brown, Dara Ó Briain and Simon Singh."