Re: More fusillades in the ID wars

>>> "Dick Fischer" <dickfischer@earthlink.net> 2/1/2005 1:46:08 PM
>>>writes:

I think the point is being missed completely. Freedom of speech does not
extend to publication in science journals. Meyers' article snuck in under
the radar. The editor should have had the good sense to recognize an
article that lacks any positive evidence for what it asserts, and should
never have run the article in the first place. He is expected to exercise
editorial judgment after all. He embarrassed the institution and damaged
its credibility. If the Smithsonian reacted badly that is another issue.

Ted replies:
Well, Dick, you're right about freedom of speech not extending to
scientific journals. (This is not to concede your point that Meyer's
article had no legitimate right to be published where it was, I have not
been convinced of that point.) But when your public employer starts denying
you access to space you need for your work, and starts asking people about
your religious beliefs, then you do start to wonder where the nearest ACLU
attorney might be located.

At least I would do that. Wouldn't you?

ted
Received on Tue Feb 1 14:21:14 2005