Freedom of speech and Dr. Watson

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James Michael Howard - 29 Oct 2007 16:56 GMT

Regardless of the merits of "differences in intelligence between races,"
supported or not, Dr. James Watson was denied his basic right of freedom of
speech with a rapidity and heavy handedness that may stifle free speech
among scientists in the future.

James Michael Howard

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r norman - 29 Oct 2007 17:04 GMT

>Regardless of the merits of "differences in intelligence between races,"
>supported or not, Dr. James Watson was denied his basic right of freedom of
>speech with a rapidity and heavy handedness that may stifle free speech
>among scientists in the future.

Freedom of speech is different from freedom from accepting any
consequences for the things you say. Dr. Watson was certainly allowed
to say what he wanted -- there was no infringement on that.

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James Michael Howard - 29 Oct 2007 17:19 GMT

>>Regardless of the merits of "differences in intelligence between races,"
>>supported or not, Dr. James Watson was denied his basic right of freedom of
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>consequences for the things you say. Dr. Watson was certainly allowed
>to say what he wanted -- there was no infringement on that.

You are correct.

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Natural Science Forum / Biology / Biology / October 2007

Freedom of speech and Dr. Watson