BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Stars must 'check science facts':
"Celebrities have been asked to check their facts before lending support to scientific research and campaigns, rather than risk misleading people.
Some celebrity-backed campaigns have done more harm than good, such as linking the MMR jab to autism, says the charity Sense About Science.
The group has listed statements made by stars on topics such as organic food, pesticides and ways to avoid cancer."
Comment: I have been impressed by how much influence media stars can have, even if they have no substantive knowledge of the matter under consideration, so this seems like a prudent recommendation. JAD
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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