":I agree with that.  I'd be much happier if we adopted a 'scientific literacy' perspective rather than the current efforts reduce astrology to a 'factual' fallacy.  There are umpteen references we can use which suggest that scientists want people to think more clearly about fringe issues but it takes a fairly hefty amount of OR to parlay that into an actual refutation of fringe topics.  If we can somehow refocus the criticism in a more positive light (helping people think through the scientific problems and staying away from pure condemnation) that would make a much more balanced and effective article.    

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