Comment: "We should also acknowledge that scientism itself has a grim history when conscripted by modern governments. As the totalitarian regimes of the 20th century showed, this can lead to a ruthless utilitarianism that strips men and women of their humanity. "

This is a bit of conclusion hopping. So the Governor General derided the religious as ignorant. Alright. Maybe it was smart move and maybe it wasn't. But this nonsense is dumber than anything she said.