Legum non sanximus, eam tantum exsequimus.
(We don't make the laws, we just enforce them.)
Contact the ThermoDynamic Police.
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ThermoDynamic Police
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Thursday, April 17, 2003
In 1989 the world was abuzz with a furor over “Cold Fusion”. Drs. Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann purported to be able to produce energy through a cold fusion reaction. The ThermoDynamic Police remained skeptical. In May 1989 the ThermoDynamic Police sent the following letter to Dr. Pons, then working at the University of Utah.
"When I read some time ago in the Wall Street Journal that you may have discovered a workable cold fusion process I thought of two possible outcomes. Either you had made a discovery that would shake the world or you would qualify for a case history for my organization, the ThermoDynamic Police. Over the last few weeks I have read with interest many articles from and about supporters and detractors. It would be easy for an organization such as the ThermoDynamic Police to immediately condemn. I am certain that you are relieved to hear, however, that we have chosen to take a wait and see attitude. We wish you the best with your process and all hope to benefit from it some day.
The ThermoDynamic Police were formed in order to enforce the laws of thermodynamics. Our members consist of engineers, scientists, attorneys, and other more wholesome people concerned about the lack of Federal and State enforcement. We are also aware of many projects being proposed that would violate the laws. Since President Bush chose to put no moneys in the Federal budget for enforcement, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, we decided to act. Our motto is ‘Legum non sanximus, eam tantum exsequimus’ (We don’t make the laws we just enforce them). We are a small, yet dedicated group, and like to say we are 49% serious and 51% fun. (A proper mix in this business)
We are happy to offer you a complementary membership in our worthwhile organization and in the spirit of open-mindedness we send our official cap. We hope you wear it proudly.
If you would like to join please sign the enclosed oath and return it to me. Your official certificate of membership would follow. Once again, we send our best wishes for your success."
Both Dr Pons and Fleischmann subsequently signed the oath of office, received their cap and certificate, and are members of the ThermoDynamic Police.
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