Epstein’s Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than Previously Thought

Re:Epstein’s Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than Pre... by natalyarostova on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @09:29AM (#20809339)

I recognize the point you're making, and I think it's fair to an extent, Epstein was a weird disturbed man. But my general point remains: who can make this clear for me (us?) ahead of time. If the rule is "give people a second chance, except those accused of the following sex crimes -- they must be shamed forever" fine. But I want it clear. Otherwise I worry we will find ourselves in a world where everyone, in fear of their career, avoids ever associating with the wrong person.

If we think our laws aren't working, so we need Twitter vigilante shame justice, i would prefer we rework our laws

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Re:Epstein’s Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than Pre... by msghacq on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @09:31AM (#20809369)

I don't think this is that unclear. 99% of people would not invite a convicted child rapist and his entourage of young women to a party, take pictures with them then fly in a private jet (already called the "Lolita Express") to his residences that have already been in the news for being the locations of child rape.

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Re:Epstein’s Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than Pre... by jacknews on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @10:16AM (#20809776)

he funded some scientists, whom he met by attending scientific conventions, or attracted via TED, etc, in many cases.

I don't think there is any claim that these scientists attended his under-age orgies, and were thus granted funding.

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Re:Epstein’s Links to Scientists Are More Extensive Than Pre... by natalyarostova on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @09:49AM (#20809528)

Yeah I agree with you, that's pretty clear. But I worry about edge cases, people who affiliated with him briefly.

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