Florida scientist fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-19 data

Re:Florida scientist fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-... by downerending on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @03:23PM (#23238982)

> I think we owe these people who are willing to call out problems as they see it a more charitable hearing.

In general, whistleblowers should be attended to, due consideration should be given to what they are risking.

But if you're going to do it, you need to build up a case and make it carefully and dispassionately, and above all maintain your professionalism. This reads more like a divorce proceeding.

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Re:Florida scientist fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-... by alexashka on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @03:40PM (#23239203)

If you're going to be dispassionate, you'll never whistle blow - nobody weighing the pros/cons dispassionately would consider ruining their career to expose one of the millions of shit companies a worthwhile endeavour.

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Re:Florida scientist fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-... by hitekker on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @03:36PM (#23239152)

> But if you're going to do it, you need to build up a case and make it carefully and dispassionately, and above all maintain your professionalism.

Last time I checked, the whistleblower wasn't raving or cursing on the way out.

It sounds like you're just generally uncomfortable with questioning authority.

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Re:Florida scientist fired for refusing to manipulate Covid-... by downerending on Tuesday May 19, 2020 @05:10PM (#23240237)

Wrong number.

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