Reading everything that has been said, and a lot of things that haven't between the lines, I have come to personal conclusion (a conclusion which nevertheless could be inaccurate) that Dr. Swartz doesn't get along with either Mr. Rothwell and/or Dr. Storms. Or perhaps it's the other way around. What seems abundantly clear to me is that neither side is particularly fond of the other. I gather there is history between the principal parties, one that goes back a-ways. I gather this is just another flare-up, almost as if I was watching our sun flare-up in the midst of another eleven-year cycle.
I don't get along with certain individuals at work as well due to my own peculiar set of peccadilloes. Why should Dr. Swartz, Mr. Rothwell, and Dr. Storms operate any differently. It does make us all interesting...human. Let me spell out the implications more clearly: If an individual for whatever reason feels they cannot trust the integrity of another individual who appears to be in the position of editing [tampering with] their personal material (their CHILD, so-to-speak!)...well, it is highly unlikely that there's going to be a lot of cooperation in this arrangement. It is highly unlikely that an agreement could ever be reached due to mistrust, the constant misinterpretation of the intentions and motivations of the other individual. There will be little desire to cooperate and/or compromise on any issue or principal. Seems to me that Dr. Swartz has made it abundantly clear that he distrusts the intentions, the underlying motivations of Dr. Storms and Mr. Rothwell. The feelings appear to be mutual on the other end as well. And there you have it. Perhaps it's time to move on. I gather few have been able to access the contents of Dr. Swartz's papers, specifically the ones in dispute, because as I understand it they aren't on-line ANYWHERE. Is this correct assumption, or have I erred? Under the circumstances it seems to me that if Dr. Schwartz would be so kind as to upload the disputed papers to his own web site (as-is?) that this would go a long way in resolving the controversy. Is there a problem with this approach? Is there insufficient web space available at Dr. Swartz web site? In the greater scheme of things does it really matter WHERE the papers can be downloaded, just as long as they are accessible. My two cents Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com
