Letter

In response to Research misconduct: Strengthening Australia’s research integrity system

'Your winnings, sir'

The revelations by Warwick Anderson and Kerry Breen about medical research fraud and the ways in which it is covered up by vested interests are so shocking that I am reminded of the famous exchange in Casablanca when Captain Renault, chief of Police, closes Rick’s café and has to find a pretence for it when Rick asks him why:

Captain Renault to Rick: “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!” Croupier, appearing at his shoulder: “Your winnings, sir.” Captain Renault:“Oh, thank you very much.”

— Peter Sainsbury from Darling Point