A Nuremberg for American Scientists?
Dr. Sterling suggests that scientists who distort data and harm others should be held accountable for their crimes. Given the soaring cancer rate and growing evidence that many chemicals now being marketed are carcinogenic, scientists who willfully suppress, distort or ignore evidence of carcinogenicity can, in a very real sense, be said to be committing manslaughter. Dr. Sterling writes: Reports by scientists have been accepted in the past without challenge because of the common faith in the ethics of science. Bitter experience has now shown that such faith is not enough. Not all scientists adhere to professional ethics. Some suppress data, make incorrect reports or fail to report unfavorable observations. Scientists who fail to report findings, or publish distorted versions may be responsible for widespread injuries to man and his economy . Legislation is needed to make these scientists accountable for their actions legislation that makes it a felony for scientists to make claims abo
