Re: How is this for an Anti-Evolutionist's use of quotes?

From: Howard J. Van Till (hvantill@novagate.com)
Date: Thu May 04 2000 - 17:06:25 EDT

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    Allen: So far, no one has addressed the real issue.
     
    Did I misquote the author?

    Did I quote out of context?

    Did I misrepresent the what the author meant?

    NO!

    So, to say Anti-Evolutionists continually misquote, misrepresent or take
    things out of context is a lie.

    All that has happened so far is that the issue is ignored and the topic
    changed. Or the issue is ignored and character flaws are noted.

    HVT: Here's the issue as I see it.

    1. The scientist cited was displaying exemplary professional integrity and
    candor. He should have been commended.

    2. He noted that the the credibility of particular outcomes of measurement
    and interpretation was dependent on the sample meeting clearly specified
    criteria.

    3. Given this state of affairs, it is imperative that every conceivable
    cross-check be done to discern whether or not those criteria were met by any
    individual sample. The quoted material made that clear.

    4. Science has no interest in performing meaningless measurements or
    propagating fictitious interpretations. Time, energy and resources are too
    valuable to waste on some ridiculous game of conspiracy or deception.

    5. This attitude minimizes the generation of nonsense and stuff that belongs
    in a crock.

    Howard Van Till



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