Robert Kennedy’s Slate article on a cover-up by the FDA and vaccine companies of a thimerosal-autism link is getting attention. USA Today reports the back and forth and demonstrates classic smear tactics. One side is referred to as just “scientists”. (Where are these “scientists” that reporters talk about? How do they determine that there is such unanimity that “scientists” in general can be referred to rather than individual scientists and organizations?) The other side are emotional parents looking for something, anything to blame. Thanks for the balanced reporting, guys. But I like this hedge near the end: …both sides have … Continue reading “Why Don’t They Trust Us?” Whines Scientist