Science and Politics

How can we restore science to its rightful place in our society?

Should science have to rely on the political system for funding?

When did science become a government thing? Quietly, over the last 5-6 decades and more, government has taken over science and ignored the prime rule of science. That being the Scientific Method which states that scientists must present their hypothesis then conduct open experiments to prove or disprove their hypothesis. These experiments must be open to public scrutiny, not open to OTHER government contractors but to the true scientific community. Too many Americans who don't like science won't even pay attention to this issue which is one of the major threats to humanity.