[Letter to Colleagues from Peter Duesberg]

Peter Duesberg
March 4, 1992
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I feel that my paper describes a thoroughly investigated and consistent
alternative to the entirely unsuccessful virus-AIDS hypothesis. This view is
shared by five reviewers who have recommended that my paper be published
in the Proceedings. It is my impression that Bogorad discriminates unfairly
against my efforts to contribute to the solution of AIDS by offering a plausible
alternative hypothesis. Further, Bogorad's censorship of my paper appears to
be a violation of the Academy's principles of academic freedom and neutrality
and of my right, as a member of the Academy in good standing, to publish in
the Proceedings. It might be noted that the authors of the papers from Gallo's
laboratory that claimed to have established a causal role for HIV in AIDS are
currently under investigation for fraud or financial manipulation, which
should raise questions about the integrity of their claims.
It is my impression, and that of many other Academicians I have
consulted, that the Proceedings is a forum for all members, and does not just
reflect the views and opinions of its editor. In view of this, I request that you
authorize the publication of my paper without further delay.
Sincerely,
Peter H. Duesberg
PD/jb,bd
cc: H. Rubin
L. Bogorad