[ExI] Famous Scientists saying Racist Things.

[Ben Zaiboc]

On 04/07/2020 18:38, SR Ballard wrote:
>
> Should a scientist’s personal views matter in regards to recognition 
> of their scientific achievement?

Think of it another way: Should a scientist’s sexuality matter in 
regards to recognition of their scientific achievement?

Or: Should a scientist’s ethnicity matter in regards to recognition of 
their scientific achievement?

Or: Should a scientist’s hobbies matter in regards to recognition of 
their scientific achievement?

Or: Should a scientist’s hair colour matter in regards to recognition of 
their scientific achievement?

If someone has contributed to the advancement of human knowledge, their 
sexuality, hair colour, hobbies, ethnicity or personal views (etc., 
etc., etc.) in no way detract from that fact.

The same principle applies to any other positive contribution than 
anyone makes to the human condition in general.

Praise the good things that people have done, condemn the bad things 
they have done. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. It's 
simple, really.

-- 
Ben Zaiboc

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