Saturday, December 13, 2008

Rogue Geologist?

This headline: "How a Rogue Geologist Discovered Diamonds", gave me a pause.

Why are independent oil explorers and drillers called 'wildcatters' whereas an independent precious-stone explorer is referred to as 'rogue'?

Rather unfair as the 'rogue' label tars on Mr. Charles Fipke's, assumed, good name.