Comment on Dissent and Narcissism by Helen

Seems no-one demonstrates Mercurius point as well, though, as pseudoscientists. P Z Myers asks: Why does every kook with a stupid idea that gets rejected by scientists compare himself to Galileo? This was In reference to IDer Michael Behe, who in an interview modestly pointed out that hed been persecuted just like that famous historical figure.
Ben Stein is another IDer who feels SO persecuted, he has made an entire movie about it, called Expelled. As in, you see, expelled from society by his OMGRadical but oh so scienteriffic beliefs. Quote:
 Under a new anti-religious dogmatism, scientists and educators are not allowed to even think thoughts that involve an intelligent creator. Do you realize that some of the leading lights of anti-intelligent design would not allow a scientist who merely believed in the possibility of an intelligent designer/creator to work for him& EVEN IF HE NEVER MENTIONED the possibility of intelligent design in the universe?EVEN FOR HIS VERY THOUGHTS& HE WOULD BE BANNED.
In todays world, at least in America, an Einstein or a Newton or a Galileo would probably not be allowed to receive grants to study or to publish his research.
Obvs Stein, too, feels a kinship with the Great (and Persecuted.)
Monado at Science Notes points out, To wear the mantle of Galileo, it is not enough to be persecuted: you must also be right.