[Dr Stormfist]

I love it when people talk off the cuff, thinking they are all knowing.

First off genius, MC's "State of Fear" has footnotes...you do remember what footnotes are...right? These footnotes lead to documentation that validate his arguments. Then after you've read his novel, he sums up his own opinions where he states that we really don't know enough currently to base our policies on.

[bobdsmith]

First off genius, MC's "State of Fear" has footnotes...you do remember what footnotes are...right? These footnotes lead to documentation that validate his arguments. Then after you've read his novel, he sums up his own opinions where he states that we really don't know enough currently to base our policies on.

I am well aware he uses footnotes. This however does not guarantee what you write is accurate. "The Bible Code" by Michael Drosnin has footnotes, Graham Hancocks "Fingerprints Of The Gods" has footnotes. Footnotes aren't the difference between accuracy and inaccuracy. Footnotes do not protect gainst use of selective quoting and omission of relevant facts.

Also remember hat crichton is a science-fiction writer, not a science writer.

[bobdsmith]

Also to add: I bet Michael Moore uses footnotes too.