Part of Research Is to Explain It

To the Editor:

"Demand for Their Data on Climate Chills Scientists" (The Chronicle, July 15) exaggerates what is happening. First, the language of the letter written by Rep. Joe Barton is polite. ...

Second, any research scientist who has been requested to provide information about his or her research methodology, etc. and feels harassed should probably be investigated further with respect to unethical research practices. Researchers should never feel that they are above being

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