Keep history in mind when we’re told the authorities are following science

A letter from Louis Shawcross;
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Remember the scientists who tested the first atomic bomb in New Mexico in 1945 thought it could ignite the Earth’s atmosphere and destroy the planet, but they went ahead with its detonation.

Some of the scientists even made a bet whether or not the atmosphere would be set on fire by the test. Just keep this in mind when we’re told the authorities are following science and we’re thinking what a bunch of clever and responsible people they must be and how fortunate we live in a society run by these intelligent and responsible individuals who have our interests at heart.

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Between 1945 and 1947, 30 patients were injected with radioactive elements including plutonium by doctors working on the same Manhattan Project. “Records show that only one of the plutonium patients signed a consent form, which did not fully explain the medical procedure or risks” (Human Radiation Experiments, Atomic Heritage Foundation, 11th July, 2017),

Louis Shawcross, Hillsborough, Co Down

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