Re: Spilling the Dino Beans

[Ccookk@aol.com]

Dan,
    I detected some bad feelings in your remarks pointed toward "commercial" 
paleontologists as opposed to "professional" paleontologists. Having worked 
with both groups for quite a while, I feel I too can take this opportunity to 
share an opinion. 
    The comments you made reflect the typical non-ethical, non-professional 
character you attribute to "commercial" paleontologists. I and many others 
with their eyes open, in a "professional" manner, can see how unethical and 
unprofessional many people are on both sides of the argument. It just leaves 
me with a bad taste for the list, and for paleontologists that feel they must 
criticize each and every person that is "Non-SVP". These people are proud of 
their discovery, the news surrounding it, and the momentary importance 
attached to it all. Give them a break, and hopefully, an apology.
Carl J. Cook