why did you mention Shockley's name then?
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The Nobel Laureates who signed the letter are Joseph Rotblat (Nobel Peace Prize 1995), Antony Hewish (Physics, 1974), Andrew Huxley (Physiology or Medicine, 1963), Brian Josephson (Physics, 1973), Harold Kroto (Chemistry, 1996), James Mirrlees (Economics, 1996), Paul Nurse (Physiology or Medicine 2001), Richard Roberts (Physiology or Medicine, 1993), Frederick Sangr (Chemistry, 1958 and 1980), John Vane (Physiology or Medicine, 1982), John Walker (Chemistry, 1997) and Maurice Wilkins (Physiology or Medicine, 1962).
Now: If those people, most of whom received the Prize in Physics, Chemistry, or Physiology or Medicine, are expects on international relations, foreign affairs, and war and peace to the point that their opinion should outweigh those of the United States Congress and the President of the United States, why then should Shockley's opinion on racial genetics not be held in at least equal regard?
After all, physics and genetics are both sciences and therefore have more commonality than Physics, Chemistry, or Physiology or Medicine have with international relations, foreign affairs, and war and peace, which are not.
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The fact that in recent years, Mandela was a recipient, does put some credibility on a prize that previously was being awarded only to Europeans.
Oh. I see. So adding affirmative action, "Let's give it to them because their skin is dark and to hell with accomplishments and qualifications", is now to be added to the mix. Yeah, that should really do wonders for the respect that prize gets. Please do. |
