As a firm believer in scientific research and improvement of the human condition through scientific advances I agree with your opinion that research should be presented without 'benefit' of political correctness. You note that, "We as scientists have a responsibility to publish our best work and ideas so as to benefit humankind. Suppressing one's ideas is not science. It is politics." The operative word here I believe is, best. Those who are more than willing to publish their work, not because it is their best, but because it is expected of them, or it is a requirement of their funding, are offering neither science or politics. You conclude with this: "I suggest the burden of ethics lies on editors, reviewers and groups wishing to publish papers in opposition. Any idea with detrimental outcomes will surely be exposed eventually and there is little risk of it being deployed. So there is actually little burden to the proposer. (Except of course their reputation.)" May I suggest that the burden of ethics begins at the training grounds for young scientists and continues right on to include not only editors, publishers, both those who agree and those who disagree, but first and foremost the burden of ethics lies with the scientist. The source and developer of those ideas. Your concept that, "any idea with detrimental outcomes will surely be exposed eventually and there is little risk of it being deployed" is a well used concept that has proven itself false throughout history. The only example that I will offer you is the idea and 'scientific research' that proved the superiority of the Aryan Race and the scientific steps required to guarantee it's continued superiority. How many millions lost their lives before that concept was proven detrimental and finally laid to rest. Wake up! The adage, "Garbage in, garbage out", applies to scientific research as well as computer programing. Ethics is the responsibility of ALL, including but certainly not limited to opposition editors.
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