Who Is Behind Attacking Liberal Profs?


	Who Is Behind Attacking Liberal Profs?

dmegivern

2-7-2008 4:02 PM

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2-7-2008 7:15 PM

NStuff

So are they afraid of their actual views being disseminated? Or just angry?

2-7-2008 7:21 PM

ratilfar

Here is your answer:

Academics should be on guard because the activities of these organizations follow a pattern designed to mislead the casual reviewer.

Its not about "other" views, it about squelching the professors so that they don't teach unplesant truths.

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