Talk:Richard Edelman/Archives/2012

Nestlé
After adding: In 1981, Richard Edelman disclosed information as a representative of Nestlé regarding contaminated infant formula. Nestlé was accused of providing Ernest W. Lefever with a mailing list intended to encourage families in poor nations to purchase infant formula. I'd like to know if anyone has additional information and sources on this topic.

Twillisjr (talk) 00:03, 7 November 2012 (UTC)


 * I previously searched factiva for any article mentioning Edelman and didn't come across any other sources. I don't think it really merits mentioning in this article without further sources which show that Edelman's disclosure was significant, and certainly not as a 'controversy' section and it's own header. It's way off on WP:NPOV, WP:UNDUE and WP:BLP - where has anyone said that what he did was controversial, or that he played a significant role in the formula milk scandal? I've had another search now for 'edelman milk formula' in google news and found this and this which indicate that Edelman was acting purely as a spokesman and that this was an extremely minor event in his life. If you can't find sources showing that it is important, I will remove it in the next few days. SmartSE (talk) 21:08, 7 November 2012 (UTC)

Well, it can be assumed that Edelman is a fan of killing babies, but may not be entirely demonstrated by that article. However, the source does demonstrate an important and unmentioned situation involving several agencies. Perhaps it belongs on Ernest W. Lefever's page with a link to Richard Edelman? Then, it may lean toward a focus on the accused rather than his representation which was provided by Edelman. Thoughts?

Twillisjr (talk) 02:10, 8 November 2012 (UTC)


 * Well, thanks for showing that you're not interested in neutrality - in no way does the source insinuate that Edelman is a "fan of killing babies". I will remove it from the article and I would suggest you read WP:BLP. To be a good editor here you need to leave your opinions at the door and rely only what sources state- our personal opinions on incidents such as the milk formula scandal are irrelevant (mine are probably the same as yours). Personally I don't see the use of linking to here from Ernest W. Lefever but if you think it should be then go ahead and do so. SmartSE (talk) 21:33, 8 November 2012 (UTC)