Thu, Feb-08-18, 08:35
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Originally Posted by WereBear
"Opinions differ" is fine when it's a favorite color or what person we'd like to marry. When things truly are subjective it's important for "opposing views" to be heard.
But when there is objective data to be assessed, in a clear case of advocacy supported by results, science, and clearly demonstrated avenues of bias; that's different.
"Both sides" does not apply to all situations.
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My only point is that it is a weak argument. One could also say Dr. Westman's testing was invalid because they were funded by Dr. Atkins. I wouldn't, but it's the same argument. It's fair to raise the issue, but it's not who funds the study that determines its objectivity, it's the people who design and implement the study, along with those who analyze and report the data. Of course they can be corrupted by the funding, but If we really want to invalidate a study, let's look at the people writing the report or better yet, the data itself.
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