A large group listens to speakers during the March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Civic Center Park in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
The Brothers of Brass play music while participating in a March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 on Welton Street in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
Mehdi Azouaoui helps carry an inflated liberty torch in a March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 on 17th Street in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music. The group chanted phrases like "the oceans are rising, so are we" and "Let's go science".
Daniel Brenner, Special to The Denver Post
Lily Olivenza, 7, wears an astronaut suit while riding her father Milo's shoulders and her mother Cara, right, walks close by in the March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 on Broadway near 15th Street in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music. The group chanted phrases like "the oceans are rising, so are we" and "Let's go science".
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
A protest group against Fracking chants and screams over Governor John Hickenlooper as he speaks at a March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Civic Center Park in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
An attendee holds a sign and a skeleton during the March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Civic Center Park in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
Jeanette Baust carries a globe on her head while occasionally spinning it in a March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 on Welton Street in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
Volunteer Lis Cohen gives direction during the March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Civic Center Park in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver Post
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A large group listens to speakers during the March for Science Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Civic Center Park in Denver. The group gathered to support the benefits of healthcare, technology and the environment. There were educational booths, an organized march, speakers, and music.
The March For Science in Denver was a wonderful, well-attended event. The march was peaceful yet purposeful and the speakers were excellent. However, one occurrence marred the day for some of us. When Gov. John Hickenlooper was speaking, a group of anti-fracking activists tried to shout him down.
Hickenlooperwas gracious throughout his speech, even acknowledging the protesters’ right to disagree. Although I agree with their position, it was a strong reminder that progressives and liberals need to learn how to disagree with each other. At a time when freedom of speech is being challenged, we have to learn to get this right and to work constructively toward our common goals. Otherwise, we will be condemned to repeat the same mistakes that put Donald Trump in the White House.
Ellen Coffey,Golden
There is no “Planet B.” That’s essential for all of us to understand, but not the only reason why we march for science. Science supports every technology, old or new. It has throughout history. We are on the cusp of breakthroughs that may rescue ourplanet from humanity’s poor choices. Dumb politicians who deny science must get out of the way. The smart ones will support science and a 21st century industrial revolution. We all will benefit enormously from 21st century inventions and jobs. In light of Earth Day,hug a scientist— and a smart politician supporting science and our “Planet A.”
Jim Engelking,Golden
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