The Credentialling of America

[Steve Schear]

At 10:07 AM 6/6/2001 -0700, Tim May wrote:
>>It is important that Felton win his case. What I wonder is even if he
>>does will the courts create only a very narrow exception for
>>credentialed scientists working at recognized institutions? As far as
>>I'm concerned anyone who is curious, learns something and wants to
>>publish should have the same rights as a prof at any university. So even
>>if he wins the battle is far from over.
>
>This seems like a likely outcome, part of the "credentialling of America."
>
>There are parts of biological research which can only be done by approved, 
>credentialled researchers. Ditto for weapons work of various kinds.

I'm aware of the FAA restrictions on rocket launching (although there 
doesn't appear to be curbs on development or static testing).  Where can 
one find those related to biology?

steve