EDNOTE. In view of the spirited postings on Michael
Maar's controversial hypothesis, I take the opportunity to rerun his message
of April 5 and invite his response. As a personal aside, I
would remark that MM is more sinned against than sinning. His article was, it
seems to me, openly speculative. It was not he, but many less responsible
journalists who jumped in with the ugly (and idiotic) plagiarism business.
... I close by noting that very few people have actually had the opportunity
to read the von Lichberg story. Dear Don,
Thank you for a judicious ednote. I particularly note
your last point, that we have not had an opportunity to read the story in
question, is particularly apropos and that the next step is an obvious one. The
story should be made available and an English translation provided. Judgement
should be reserved on all sides until this is
done.