[Right Wing Professor]

But it is difficult not to at least consider another explanation: that scientists on the assembly or in other positions of influence could not abide Damadian’s staunch support for "creationist science."

I'm sure you'll adopt tinfoil theory you want; someone who could believe creationism could give credence to anything, In my experience, however, most scientists in the field of NMR don't even know Damadian's a creationist. They know (and mostly dislike) him for his 25 year campaign to try to steal credit for NMR imaging from its inventors.

Of course, when I tell 'em he's also a creationist, after the initial REALLY!?, they don't seem shocked at all.

[AndrewC]

I'm sure you'll adopt tinfoil theory you want; someone who could believe creationism could give credence to anything,

Take your argument up with the Smithsonian. That was a quote from their article, but you might be a little cautious at charging Damadian with attempted theft. His machine is in the Smithsonian, not your hero's. And he has won his case before the U.S. Supreme Court, so have at it. The mere creationist has done quite a bit more for humanity than you have or probably ever will.