Please, let's give this a rest for the time being -- or take it outside.
 
I am afraid we have another *cross-cultural* conflict here between two
perfectly fine people.  And it really has no place on the list -- the
personal and cultural part, that is.
 
I can see that each has a different way of saying and understanding
things. I don't think either meant to be impolite to the other.  I am
sure *both* have been unusually productive contributing members of
society.
 
Dr. Pedro's assertions have intrigued us all, and naturally everyone
is waiting to see what is revealed.  I am sure that to a man (womyn)
we hope fervently that he does indeed have the secret, for he has
promised to share it soon, and that the cost will be low.  If it is
all it is claimed to be, then we have been priviliged to have a hint
of what is coming.
 
In the meantime, there is natural scepticism.  In fact scientists are
trained to be skeptical, and so it is not unnatural that some
skepticism should be expressed.  And since scientists tend to
establish a pecking order, and they don't seem to know where Pedro
fits, they are perplexed -- as are we all.
 
I am not, as you know, fond of hearing unfounded claims made for any
product or method, but here no product has been promoted, nor method
revealed; an unveiling date has merely been announced.  Fair enough.
 
Let's wait until the time comes and then we can judge. Should this
discovery be all that he promises, then he can claim honors, and all
must yield them to him.  If not, well, the history of science is
full of failures, and there is little shame in falling short, since
failure is sometimes a roadsign to success. In the meantime, we
don't know, so we can't say.
 
I bet Pedro wishes he hadn't been tempted to hint at his secret.  It
must be a hard one to keep if, indeed, it is so monumental.
 
I propose a truce until the day of the revealing of the method.
Then, on that day, I am sure there will be something to discuss --
and test.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
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