[meteorite-list] Apology for epic NWA 5400 thread
From: Dave Gheesling <dave_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:47:19 -0400 Message-ID: <E98269CF4D274BB090B47AEB3567C731_at_meteorroom> All, I'd like to offer up an apology to the list -- particularly to Greg Hupe and those Moroccans who have been caught up in the subsequent banter -- as I never anticipated or anything the likes of which has unfolded in the mega-thread that has been spun since my initial inquiry. For my part, I'd particularly like to rewind the clock regarding the mention of the pairing rumors beyond the scope of NWA 5363. Those should have been left to unfold independently (directly from the sources, that is), as I'm sure they will -- whatever the final outcome. With respect to Dr. Jambon's communications, however, I must say that this feels to me to be the central point: that the findings of an accredited scientist with a great number of accepted classifications on the record who has determined that a pairing exists (or likely exists) to a scientifically-important (and therefore expensive) meteorite should be open for a transparent public inquiry and/or discussion. This holds true, I believe, whether the scientist's findings are ultimately determined to be correct or incorrect. More than anything, it has been the personal, emotionally-charged attacks and counterattacks that have been most disappointing... My apologies once again, and best wishes to all, Dave www.fallingrocks.com Received on Thu 17 Jun 2010 10:47:19 PM PDT |
StumbleUpon del.icio.us Yahoo MyWeb |