▲ 37 ▼ [Southeastern Louisiana University] sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas (www.fox8live.com) submitted 1 year ago by FundMECFS@quokk.au to c/DeclineIntoCensorship@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 comments fedilink hide all child comments HAMMOND, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Southeastern Louisiana University scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation.
[–] 21Cabbage@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 1 year ago (2 children) Y'all are aware people tend to do the opposite of shut up when you fire them, right? permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] FundMECFS@quokk.au [S] 3 points 1 year ago It sends a message. Now every other professor who discovers something like this will be scared to speak up less they lose their job. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ptsf@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago It doesn't matter if the truth is out there. You just keep denying it. Then deflect. Then attack your opponent for a weak position that's difficult for them to defend to distract. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FundMECFS@quokk.au [S] 3 points 1 year ago It sends a message. Now every other professor who discovers something like this will be scared to speak up less they lose their job. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ptsf@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago It doesn't matter if the truth is out there. You just keep denying it. Then deflect. Then attack your opponent for a weak position that's difficult for them to defend to distract. permalink fedilink source parent
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