When a sixty thousand dollar microscope is used as a paint brush, neither science nor art are in trouble - but rather benefactors, witness to the fact that there can be "science in art" and "art in science."

Arguably, except for a very few kids, our high schools are churning out hamburger helper generations, the product of a defective educational philosophy that believes that self esteem is more important than inspiring a tough academic regimen that leads to the pursuit of a science-focused secondary and post secondary education. Horses drink water because they want to, not because they were led to it. Kids pursue science and the achievement of excellence not because it is available, but rather because somewhere along their early education experience someone inspired their interest and curiosity.