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One reason could be because some of the people responsible for researching origins were personally involved in funding gain of function research in these labs.
by camjohnson26 5y ago
One reason could be because some of the people responsible for researching origins were personally involved in funding gain of function research in these labs. Some scientists privately supported the lab leak theory, but they abruptly changed their minds for unknown reasons. https://republicans-oversight.house.gov/release/comer-scalise-jordan-call-on-scientists-who-privately-supported-lab-leak-theory-to-provide-answers-under-oath/ https://republicans-oversight.house.gov/release/comer-scalis...
- baja_blast 5y agoAlso you could argue that Virologists also have a conflict of interest, speaking out in support of the lab leak theory would not only jeopardize their ability to continue receiving grants from the NIH, but also could result strict regulations/bans on the majority of their research. So Virologists have a choice: A: State that this virus is natural and be hailed as heroes as funding into your field and research floods in. B: Back the Lab Origin betraying all of their colleagues, become social pariahs and hated in society for being guilty by association for 6+ million deaths. All while you life's work and career all gets thrown down the drain. For a Virologist supporting the lab origin only has downsides.