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in reply to a message by mirfak
even discounting those stories Edison was a jerk. he stole people's ideas, he hired people to destroy other inventors work, and take a look at his feud with Tesla
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So did Watson and Crick, concerning DNA. Still, they accomplished things that are to be admired, beyond who they were as people. I would never name a child to honor them, but rather in memory of the great achievements their name brings to mind.
Not defending Edison... but rather the right to use a name despite it's associations.
Not defending Edison... but rather the right to use a name despite it's associations.
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