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in reply to a message by LMS
Well, okay, but I can't conclude he was a sadistic or cruel character. He had the sensibilities of a businessman of his era. I don't think it ruins the name. I think it's good to remember that even our heroes are just humans who can do dumb and wrong things, but I think it's weirdly petty to associate the name Edison with animal cruelty instead of his inventions. Sort of like associating Tesla with having your work exploited.
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This message was edited 3/16/2015, 9:12 AM
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I'd have to agree with you. I've read about many scientists, philosophers, businessmen, etc.... They all have their flaws. To boil a persons history down to some choices that were poor or seemed cruel in hindsight is arguable at best.
I happen to like the name Edison - outside of the relationship to Thomas Edison. And, I am not sure that Mareasi even mentioned that it would be in honor or relation to the scientist/business we are all discussing.
Maybe it would be in honor of the town in New Jersey, or a TV character, or even a brother named Edward (that is why we considered the name). I can think of Edison on it's own merits, and I like it.
I happen to like the name Edison - outside of the relationship to Thomas Edison. And, I am not sure that Mareasi even mentioned that it would be in honor or relation to the scientist/business we are all discussing.
Maybe it would be in honor of the town in New Jersey, or a TV character, or even a brother named Edward (that is why we considered the name). I can think of Edison on it's own merits, and I like it.
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