self censorship urged on science journalists

From: Damien Broderick (thespike@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Feb 15 2003 - 20:57:14 MST

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    http://abc.net.au/news/scitech/2003/02/item20030216103135_1.htm

    Editors of top science magazines have voiced concern terrorists could use
    studies they publish to help make chemical or biological weapons.

    Because of this fear a statement has been signed by editors of leading
    science publications urging cautious self-censorship.

    "Any work that might be used by terrorists for malevolent purposes should
    not be published," the statement said.

    "Self-governance," the editors say, is "an alternative to government review
    of forthcoming journal articles." [etc]



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