[jeffcutsinger]

Scientists can quadruple dip for all I care. It's such a tiny concern, and I'm sure they actually need the money.

Corrupt politicians and financial institutions? There's something to be worried about.

[HarryHirsch]

When you are working in the field, and you know that perhaps 10 % of all grants are funded you will begin to care.

[paulhauggis]

This is exactly why I feel like even if there were evidence that global warming isn't due to us tomorrow, it wouldn't matter.

Corruption happens in academia every day, but because you somehow feel they "need the money anyway", it's excused. To me, it's no different than a corrupt politician or financial institution.