Scientific illiteracy at N.Y. Times !

  In a New York Times article on the " surprising
   discovery of two new elements " -published in my
   Projo,June 10 - you missstated the atomic numbers
   of krypton and lead. There was a correction soon
   enough in the New York Times.
       However, then you blundered again in this
   "correction " :
        " The nucleus of the most common isotope of
    lead contains 82 protons, not 208. "
         Disgraceful scientific illiteracy ! The
     number of protons in the nucleus identifies -
     even defines - an element. Any isotope of an
     element will have the same number of protons
     as the more ordinary form. There will be a
     different neutron number.
         I am certain a bright 12 year old could
     have corrected you pompous ass , snotty,
     New York Times editors here.