Exactly, I went for my PhD because of interest in science and my subject. Never really wanted a job in academia and I am happily employed in the private sector now. We should return to praising science and knowledge for its own sake (and the betterment of mankind) rather than seeing it only as a means to a better paycheck and/or corporate profit.

Hmmm, my country is “white”, I thought it had recognized Palestine years ago. Guess it’s time to do some research and possibly consider another parameter in the next elections…