> I would submit that if we do not respond to columns like Dr. Gott's -- or at
> least to support our colleagues who DO take the time to do so -- we are
> abdicating an important part of our responsibility to our discipline. So,
> Vergil, if you want me to sign a letter, virtually or otherwise, please let
> me know!
>
common complaint is that the press is full of idiots who don't know certain
portions of their anatomy from what we might respectfully call a hole in the
ground - that journalists etc. always get it wrong anyway, so why bother - but
how often do we take the time to point-out their mistakes (in a positive,
constructive manner, i hope) so that - maybe next time - the reporters might
make the effort to get a few more of their facts straight - consider it an
investment in PR if nothing else, or remember the old adage they should have
engraved on your first computer: garbage in, garbage out...
        i'll sign -

geoff carver
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