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Should convicted criminals be allowed to publish scientific papers and obtain patents?

Yes or no. Explain your reasoning.
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  • Yes. Having committed a crime doesn't automatically invalidate any scientific or innovative contribution you are able to make.


    The possible exception is as Mike says, where the criminal was convicted for something about which they are intending to publish, especially in fraud or misconduct type cases.
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  • Yes. Having committed a crime doesn't automatically invalidate any scientific or innovative contribution you are able to make.


    The possible exception is as Mike says, where the criminal was convicted for something about which they are intending to publish, especially in fraud or misconduct type cases.
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