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There probably is truth on both sides of this hissy fit. Academia and
science are fairly intolerant toward views out of their mainstream. They
are closed societies with quite a bit of peer pressure to conform. That
is not how it is supposed to be, but we are human, not automatons.
Individuals do have opinions that are out of that mainstream and voice
them privately. However, when asked directly and be put on record, they
demure, since they know exactly what will happen.
It can be difficult separating the two, opinion and "established fact",
since both may coincide or both may differ. Plus, any good scientist
knows that opinion, although it may be true, must be backed up with
scientific proof. Even if fact and opinion match, most would not want to
be quoted on an on line forum such as the BeeL. Just look at how many
posts on this list are misread. It is difficult to capture nuance or
differentiate irony from plain-spoken in our "occasional" less than well
thought out posts.
I have seen all of this on many occasions and sympathize with those who
would not want to be quoted and be on the record whether the quote is
accurate or not. Not worth the hassle. For those that do, I applaud your
courage.
Bill Truesdell (who hears a knock on the door- the thought police again!)
Bath, Maine
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