AIDS & Conspiracy Stuff??

[Peter Giordano]

Richard said:
>With regards to Mr. Duesberg's theories and all the vehemence against
>him:  Maybe his ideas are wrong, but geez people, could any of you
>without a M.D. after your name argue specifics with those who are
>professional scientists?  Seems when it comes to AIDS (not to mention
>cancer, et al) we need as many scientists working as possible, expounding
>upon radical therapies.
>
I say:
The flaw of your argument could be this:

1) The Duesberg book is used as "evidence" by those who would want to cut
AIDS research (thus negating your last sentence)
2) The people in charge of deciding funding for AIDS research are often
politicians
3) Therefore as voters we should be responsible enough to know something about
the issues so we can be informed when we vote - If the Duesbeg book is bad
science
as has been suggested by others on this list then perhaps it should be
attacked with
vehemence

What do you think

Peter Giordano
Williams College
Williamstown, MA