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His Text Claims A New Restriction On Definitions Of "scientist"

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Posted by Michael W. Pearson on May 16, 2003 17:02:03 UTC

Here is a put-up or shut-up proposition
for a certain Harvard PhD with initials R.R.

"Posted by Richard Ruquist on May 16, 2003 11:48:12 UTC
His text says,
"Here is a principle Mike has a problem with...Provide service in their areas of competence, being honest and forthright about any limitations of their experience and education. Mike claims to be a scientist"

1) Please cite for us the dictionary which scientifically excludes me from being a scientist by its definition of scientist.
In other words, it cannot merely be an insult
that implies you think I'm not lucid.
2) Please explain for us how you are a scientist
more than the rest of us in the statements you make outside the field of your PhD.

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I am a scientist in the field of my PhD - yaniru - May 16, 2003 - 22:44 UTC
- Did I ask you to confine your comments to that field? - carefuluniverse - May 17, 2003 - 00:39 UTC
I do not believe you are a theologian either - yaniru - May 16, 2003 - 22:50 UTC
- . - carefuluniverse - May 17, 2003 - 00:41 UTC

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