This is a tragedy. The Lancet is one of the oldest medical journals in circulation. In fact, I once subscribed. To see it become a political tool is just devastating.
not to pester, but please see my post #11
The father of a friend of mine was a one time editor of The Lancet. He was one of the most moral and ethical people I have ever met...can't imagine this sort of thing happening during his watch.
It is indeed a tragedy.