In sum, Mr. Rifkin's proposals can only serve to confuse the public 
as to the scientific basis of public policy and to pervert or abort the 
kinds of serious and informed public discussion that are necessary to 
resolution of complex ethical issues and development of wise policy for 
the long term. 
Sincerely yours, 
M.J. Osborn 
Professor and Head 
Department of Microbiology 
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