ORF discussion does not take place-Diepresse.com
For virologists Norbert Nowotny, Martin Rutter's opponent of measures is not conceivable for evidence -based debate. After the cancellation of two experts, the planned “A place on the word” corona discussion does not take place in ORF.
A Coronapandemia planned for Thursday in an inn in Zwettl in Zwettl, in which the opponent and Corona denial Martin Rutter would have also taken part, does not take place. The decisive factor for this was short-term cancellations of two participants: Virologist Norbert Nowotny canceled Martin Rutter and the opponent of measures. Later, intensive care physician Christoph Hörmann should have jumped off. It was not possible to invite other adequate interlocutors, the ORF Lower Austria said on Tuesday.
The “a place on the word” discussion should have clarified which facts speak for the then corona restrictions and to what extent errors had also happened in the course of the pandemic. The ORF Lower Austria's claim was « to offer a platform for everyone ».
ORF defends invitation from Rutter
The invited scientists are « indispensable » in a subject area that is in the area of tension between medicine, social coexistence and politics, it said. “On the other hand, those affected, interested parties and activists also describe their very personal concerns and worries, but also the motivation to get involved. Not to invite representatives of this warehouse would have led the claim of 'a place on the word' ad absurdum, ”said ORF NÖ.
« Statements far from any facts »
Rutter launched clubs for vaccine and was repeatedly noticeable in demonstrations against corona measures. Nowotny told the APA that he informed himself in more detail and also spotted his telegram channels. What he found there – statements far from any facts or advertising for weapons – made him « after careful consideration » to cancel his participation in the format, which he in principle greatly appreciate.
With Rutter, who also called for his supporters to appear numerous, no evidence -based debate is conceivable. Rather, Nowotny fears that Rutter knows how to use the discussion. The commendable project of the ORF to explore the trenches among the population and, in the best case, will not be possible, said the virologist. (APA/Red.)
