[Taxacom] Economist leader addressed to taxonomists

[Paul van Rijckevorsel]

From: "David Patterson" <dpatterson at mbl.edu>
> I agree with Rod as to the tone of a response - and I do
> believe one should be written.  Would Rod be willing to
> write a first draft?

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I, too, would agree that if writing for the Economist, one must use a style
of writing and a style of presenting arguments that the regular readers will 
recognise and accept.
Paul