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I was introduced to Epstein as a possible donor to @codeorg. I had no clue who he was. From a short video call I got a bad feeling, then I googled him and ended talks. Fundraising is hard, and saying “no” is even harder. I’m glad I made this call. https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/13/20692415/jeffrey-epstein-scientists-sexual-harassment …
Note: this wasn’t a matter of instincts. I wouldn’t reject a donor on instinct. I googled him and he already had a conviction. Rejecting a donor is financially equivalent to taking $ away from education and giving it to the donor. It is not easy or straightforward to weigh.
It would be a harder choice if a potential donor had been accused but not convicted. It’s not my role (nor @codeorg’s) to play judge or jury. Meanwhile in today’s climate, mob opinions can form rapidly and divisively.
My job is to raise as much money as possible to support CS in schools, and rejecting a donor is financially equivalent to taking $ from education and giving it to the donor. I’m sure I will make other decisions that are unpopular, & I hope people recognize the difficult tradeoffs
You are the company you keep. Grateful for your ethics, Mr. P.
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