tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468613367801394261.post1647566619346818514..comments2024-03-13T21:38:21.872+05:30Comments on Sri Lanka Guardian: Engineering ethics, Sampoor power and civilian traumaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468613367801394261.post-79327393919240004372008-06-08T18:12:00.000+05:302008-06-08T18:12:00.000+05:30Engineers should not be held to or expected to car...Engineers should not be held to or expected to carry out their duties as some super human beings. They too are subjected to the same political pressures that doctors, lawyers, university teachers etc. face. There are plenty of examples from all over the world where engineering recommendations are being passed over for what is more politically appropriate. It is the job of engineers to carry out technical analysis and recommend but elected leaders have to consider many other factors and come to a final decision. Dr. Hoole seems to be holding the engineers responsible for a political act. He needs to understand that engineers and other technocrats are not elected by the public. Their responsibility ends at their technical recommendation to the politicians.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683491249595741279noreply@blogger.com