Dr.GH
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In a new development, James Tour claimed he personally has apologized to Jack Szostak.
| Quote | Dear Peter, thank you for writing to me. That was a strong word (“lying”) which I regret saying. I have already apologized to Jack Szostak by phone, and he very graciously accepted the apology. If given a chance, I would likewise apologize to any of those cited in that talk to whom I said such a thing. My behavior was inappropriate.
Like many things that I do and say in life, there are elements upon which I have regrets and wish that I had done differently. My life is filled with those occasions. In fact, I can literally claim almost daily I do something or say something which I wish I had not. Those closest to me get the brunt of it, but thankfully they have also been gracious in forgiving me. And for that I am thankful.
“O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 7:24-25a.
I do not read or write on blogs-- or almost never. So if you wish, you may post this on Peaceful Science, though my words were far from peaceful, to my shame.
God bless,
James Tour |
(Not posted to his YouTube rant)
Of course there are new questions that are suggested. I learned that at least one person emailed to Szostak about the Disco'tute YouTube. They also included a link to Stones and Bones. Prof. Szostak replied that he would leave a personal message for Prof. Tour.
| Quote | | He said he might send Tour a personal message, but that publicly responding would be pointless because these people don't respond to facts. |
The intermediary sent a similar email to James Tour suggesting he take down the Disco'tute YouTube to avoid "embarrassment," and also included the link. Tour's reaction was far different. He sent emails to the university where the intermediary teaches. His emails were to the Dean of the School of Medicine, and the Uni HRS. Tour accused that I was a stooge of the 'intermediary' and hinted we were merely trying to extort Tour, and the Disco'tute.
| Quote | Well, things have certainly escalated. I had also contacted Tour about this issue, and mentioned that your video might be coming out so he should consider getting ahead of the curve and taking down the video to reduce the damage that might be done to his professional reputation. He has interpreted this as a threat and seems to think I am now the head of some vast conspiracy to extort him. He has gone so far as to forward my emails to the dean of my department as well as other adminstrators.
What a drama queen. |
Edited by Dr.GH on May 05 2019,10:26
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"Science is the horse that pulls the cart of philosophy."
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