In addition to what others have said here, I would like to point out that science education is an essential part of science's rightful place. If a respect for and understanding of science and its methods is not communicated to students throughout their educations, then as citizens, they cannot be fully informed in their decisions. As such, the democracy as a whole will suffer for the loss of a valuable set of perspectives and methods.
Likewise, if students are not exposed to scientific thinking from the earliest ages, then they will not be as aware of the careers within scientific fields. As a consequence, scientific pursuits will once again suffer for the loss of potential contributors.
Therefore, in developing a place for science in our democracy, we cannot forget to develop a future for science as well.
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