[cajungirl]

I dunno about middle ground. I thought this debate was settled in the case of the Nazi physicians who did all those studies on people who were being killed,,like how long did it take to die at various temperatures. There was a debate about whether their data was fit to be used, I think the great weight of opinion was that is was not and was an outrage. Now this guy didn't use his data on his child rape to write papers, but from now on no respectable journal should publish anything he writes. Why should he get the pleasure of professional admiration or accolades when he has ruined one kid's life. One that we know of. Pedophilia rarely just one victim unless of course it is within the family, then there may be three or four. Most of these lepers use and abuse and ruin the lives of hundreds of kids. Academics who testify as these guys did deserve an email response to let them know what we think of them and their moral stupidity.

[ao98]

Hubert L. Barnes Ph.D., Columbia, 1958

Office: 235B Deike Bldg.

Office Phone: (814) 865-7573

E-Mail: barnes@geosc.psu.edu

[garbanzo]

There is a significant difference - none of his research has anything to do with his crimes. The point of publishing in journal is to share with the scientific community new findings - not ego-stroking. As long as the findings are useful and not unethically obtained they should be evaluated on their own value not the moral standing of the researcher - otherwise things will get way out of hand very quickly.

At the same time his colleagues are unbelievable in defending this scumbag. I have no problem with him being productive - just let him be productive from behind prison walls.