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CBHagman

(17,142 posts)
26. History's not "banned."
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 09:10 PM
Aug 2015

We're at the point where reliable sources are available at the click of a mouse.

There's always been misinformation, and there have always been ignorant people, but we're actually more empowered to research today, not less.

You did a wonderful thing for American families Mr Kelsey, thank you! haikugal Aug 2015 #1
She. murielm99 Aug 2015 #2
That's even better! haikugal Aug 2015 #15
*She* lived to a good age, and her contribution was at a time when it was rare to see women Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #4
Indeed....so true! Thanks for the correction! haikugal Aug 2015 #16
Long, but really worth reading MBS Aug 2015 #3
K&R BumRushDaShow Aug 2015 #5
Rest in Peace, Dr. Frances Kelsey and thank you for your service. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #6
R.I.P. Dr. Kelsey. HeartoftheMidwest Aug 2015 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Aug 2015 #8
Condolences to her family and friends. What a great person. greatlaurel Aug 2015 #9
Yet another female whistle-blower! They're like a terrier with a bone, once they suspect Joe Chi Minh Aug 2015 #10
K&R. JDPriestly Aug 2015 #11
A similar disaster will happen with GMO food. bananas Aug 2015 #12
Bullshit. Archae Aug 2015 #14
Because history is banned. Texas writes history. Fox "News" writes history. valerief Aug 2015 #18
History's not "banned." CBHagman Aug 2015 #26
That's funny Major Nikon Aug 2015 #24
Thank you Dr. Kelsey and a pox on those who would loosen regulations on food and medicine ... Scuba Aug 2015 #13
As a kid, I remember seeing other kids with those thalidomide arms. valerief Aug 2015 #17
Another good candidate for the $10 bill Demeter Aug 2015 #19
Well, she WAS Canadian. CBHagman Aug 2015 #27
My father was born with no arms, similar to the thalidomide babies being born all over Europe, FailureToCommunicate Aug 2015 #20
RIP, Dr. Kelsey, with our profound thanks. Hekate Aug 2015 #21
This is an example of what didn't happen here. Lionel Mandrake Aug 2015 #22
RIP (You did good!) nt Babel_17 Aug 2015 #23
Actually, she was born and raised in Canada daleo Aug 2015 #25
Frances Oldham Kelsey Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #28
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