The article isnt that long and I didn't think summarizing the reasoning of these scientists was going to be sufficient so you can read for yourself. But I think there are plenty of figures that we could name the next space telescope after that is a positive symbol for all people.
Webb's compliance helped the government purge many LGBTQ employees from government service. As I was reading the article the line from Clue where Mr Greene reveals he's a gay government employee now makes more sense considering the era. It's not as though Webb was the driving force behind these policies but there seems to be evidence he was involved in discussions that led to them.
Take a read and post your thoughts.
Webb's compliance helped the government purge many LGBTQ employees from government service. As I was reading the article the line from Clue where Mr Greene reveals he's a gay government employee now makes more sense considering the era. It's not as though Webb was the driving force behind these policies but there seems to be evidence he was involved in discussions that led to them.
Take a read and post your thoughts.
The James Webb Space Telescope Needs to Be Renamed
The successor to the Hubble currently honors a man who acquiesced to homophobic government policies during the 1950s and 1960s
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