Just for clarification...

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Posted by Gerry Binczik on September 19, 2002 at 17:42:52:

In Reply to: Re: Well,... posted by K.E. on September 19, 2002 at 15:12:47:

> ... It should come as no surprise to anyone that there is corruption in every situation where there are human beings, including science. Come off your high horse sir. Your industry is no different than any other in that it is driven by human desires...

Funny, that sounds just like what *I* said in a previous post. So what exactly is the "high horse" I'm riding?

> ... By your definition I may be a rumor monger...

It's not just my definition. Check any dictionary you like to see if it isn't an apt description for what you did.

> ... but I was simply making a statement that I think anyone who can reason 10% of the time can clearly see could be the case...

Is that REALLY all you think you did? If so, maybe you should go back and read what you wrote again in a couple of days. Just for added fun, try to imagine yourself a member of the profession you maligned and see what you think.

> ... If you decide to judge me because I have said something...

I have no desire to judge you or your actions for ANY reason, but I won't sit idly by while someone rumor mongers about my profession. Perhaps one of the reasons so much nonsense is said about scientists is partially because so few are willing to stand up against it - but that's decidedly not me. For that matter, I think it's pretty disgusting behavior to hurl unfounded accusations against people of ANY profession, be they scientists, plumbers, doctors, whatever, and I'm reasonably likely to call anyone on it whenever I see it.

> ... I am rational enough to still consider you a good guy who is just doing the best he can...

And I you. If you like, think of my contribution to this thread as my effort to help you become a better person. Believe it or not, I'd welcome such criticism of my own behavior when it is warranted. In any event, I've either gotten through to you or I haven't; I see no reason to continue with this further.

Gerry
gbin@zoo.ufl.edu

Follow Ups:

Re: What about the genetic aspects? K.E. 09/20/02 (7)
- You've got me all wrong, K.E... Gerry Binczik 09/20/02 (6)
  - Re: You've got me all wrong, K.E... Kingmilk 09/20/02 (5)
    - Ok, let's go ahead and make this a topic of discussion... Gerry Binczik 09/20/02 (4)
      - Re: Ok, let's go ahead and make this a topic of discussion... K.E. 09/21/02 (1)
        
        If you really want to stop discussing your misbehavior... Gerry Binczik 09/21/02 (0)
      - Humorous account of corporate misconduct Aaron 09/20/02 (1)
        
        Re: Humorous account of corporate misconduct Kingmilk 09/21/02 (0)