Comments on: Political Misinformation (Or Simple Lack of Thought) Is a Product of Our Brains http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/realitybase/2008/10/10/political-misinformation-or-simple-lack-of-thought-is-a-product-of-our-brains/ A blog about science, politics, and how to let each help the other without compromising them both. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:31:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Marilyn Walker http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/realitybase/2008/10/10/political-misinformation-or-simple-lack-of-thought-is-a-product-of-our-brains/#comment-3541 Marilyn Walker Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:45:33 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/realitybase/2008/10/10/political-misinformation-or-simple-lack-of-thought-is-a-product-of-our-brains/#comment-3541 Without a doubt this is the biggest election ever in my household. I'd never thought about the engrained aspect of how we vote, especially because I've changed/split from my parents' positions. Being aware of our predispositions is important, and we can counter balance those by seeking information about the candidates before making our "final decision." An issue that's of great importance to me is investment in health research. My organization, Research!America, and our partners have asked all presidential candidates where they stand on this and related issues. We've also asked all candidates for Congress to weigh in with their positions as well. You can see the results of our questionnaire at <a href="http://www.yourcandidatesyourhealth.org" rel="nofollow">www.yourcandidatesyourhealth.org</a>. Without a doubt this is the biggest election ever in my household. I’d never thought about the engrained aspect of how we vote, especially because I’ve changed/split from my parents’ positions.

Being aware of our predispositions is important, and we can counter balance those by seeking information about the candidates before making our “final decision.”

An issue that’s of great importance to me is investment in health research. My organization, Research!America, and our partners have asked all presidential candidates where they stand on this and related issues. We’ve also asked all candidates for Congress to weigh in with their positions as well. You can see the results of our questionnaire at www.yourcandidatesyourhealth.org.

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