> While I do wish to be totally respectful to the good doctors who are on the Prediction Council,
> we have to be aware that great political ramifications can insue if they decide one day to let
> someone go ahead. But the larger question is would
> they ever say yes? Despite irrefutable evidence in favor of? Most likely, not.

I don't know who is on the prediction council, but a related question could be: should a decision about releasing a prediction be left only to scientists who specialize in understanding rocks, or should such decisions be shared by persons whose training and experience teaches them about human reactions? Examples might be psychologists, social workers, historians and emergency personnel.

Mary C.