From John Baker
So, scientists in Italy are being prosecuted for failing to predict an earthquake (24 September, p 34). May I predict the number of prosecutions relating to other failures of risk management?
Investment bankers in charge of disaster banks – no prosecutions; any public servants (other than scientists), for anything – none; politicians responsible for lax financial regulation, overspending and free credit – none; politicians, for misusing evidential and statistical information – none. Now that’s what I call predictable.
Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, UK
