I agree with you entirely, Fisk. The funding cuts are malicious and will do harm to universities and to those who would benefit from their research. It's strange to think that we've reached a place where expertise is always suspect and experts must constantly plead for and "prove" their benefit, but we're here.

I don't want to undercut your excellent piece. But I also know that university researchers are not universally objective. Thanks for agreeing. And all best to you, my friend.