Apparently it might only take five to ten years in the laboratory.
Once we create it do we let it live in various ecosystems for millions of years and watch evolution take place? If it happens, have we proven both evolution and a form of intelligent design? If intelligent life evolves do we expect it to worship us and follow our rules with regards to ethical issues?
A good sign with regards to drug policy in The Washington Post’s coverage of the nomination of R. Gil Kerlikowske to be drug czar:
The White House said yesterday that it will push for treatment, rather than incarceration, of people arrested for drug-related crimes as it announced the nomination of Seattle Police Chief R. Gil Kerlikowske to oversee the nation’s effort to control illegal drugs.
The choice of drug czar and the emphasis on alternative drug courts, announced by Vice President Biden, signal a sharp departure from Bush administration policies, gravitating away from cutting the supply of illicit drugs from foreign countries and toward curbing drug use in communities across the United States.
Without a new episode of Lost I got around to watching last Friday’s episode of Real Time with Bill Maher tonight. From his New Rules:
Republicans always frame the health care debate by saying, “Health care decisions should be made by doctors and patients, not government bureaucrats,” leaving out the fact that health decisions aren’t made by doctors, patients or bureaucrats. They’re made by insurance companies.
Insurance companies, which are a lot like hospital gowns: chances are your ass isn’t covered.
