Elizabeth on A Better Way with Dr Tess Lawrie

[Elizabeth]

I agree that there have been many heroes of the pandemic who have spoken out from the beginning, and I have truly appreciated every one of them. But, I also recognize that EVERYONE makes mistakes (I am at the front of the line on this). Yes, Dr. Malhotra made a mistake, and now he is trying to right his wrong. It did take courage for him to step up publicly and admit that he was wrong. Going forward, I hope that there are MANY more who will do the same thing. But, If we don’t show them grace, this may cause them to keep quiet and not speak out publicly about their decision to change their position, which is the exact opposite of what is needed. I say let’s encourage everyone and anyone to speak out when they finally recognize the truth.

[DrLatusDextro]

I understand your view. I also recognised that it is based on an assumption, namely, 'it did take courage for him to step up publicly and admit that he was wrong'. Other perceptions exist.

A man of his sensibilities, education and conscience, so clearly distressed by his own wilful ignorance, one that appeared to have led directly to the death of his father, would feel compelled to address and relieve his distress and guilt. This also strikes one as a driving basis for an act of reflection and repentance. This compelling dynamic and the need for restitution, it seems to me, would have eclipsed any notion of 'courage'.