William F. Buckley reportedly said over 60 years ago he would "rather be governed by the first 2,000 people in the telephone directory than by the Harvard University faculty.” This sordid episode, not just Gay's behavior but even more so the squalid behavior of the university leadership, surely demonstrate the wisdom of that assertion. O…
William F. Buckley reportedly said over 60 years ago he would "rather be governed by the first 2,000 people in the telephone directory than by the Harvard University faculty.” This sordid episode, not just Gay's behavior but even more so the squalid behavior of the university leadership, surely demonstrate the wisdom of that assertion. One feels sorry for anyone so unfortunate as to be associated with such a pathetic institution.
I understand the attitude, Bill, but there is too much fortune and good fortune at Harvard to dismiss it. Instead, we have to fight to make it what it should be: an enormous resource for scholarship and scholarships--55% of Harvard undergrads receive them. Harvard's libraries and labs are needed to keep young people as productive and innovative as possible. Sure, scorn is warranted today and has been for some time, but once we're done with that, let's force the despicable Harvard Corporation/Board to realize that Harvard belongs not to them but to the United States, and to the smallest minority in the world: people willing to devote themselves to intellectual pursuits.
William F. Buckley reportedly said over 60 years ago he would "rather be governed by the first 2,000 people in the telephone directory than by the Harvard University faculty.” This sordid episode, not just Gay's behavior but even more so the squalid behavior of the university leadership, surely demonstrate the wisdom of that assertion. One feels sorry for anyone so unfortunate as to be associated with such a pathetic institution.
I understand the attitude, Bill, but there is too much fortune and good fortune at Harvard to dismiss it. Instead, we have to fight to make it what it should be: an enormous resource for scholarship and scholarships--55% of Harvard undergrads receive them. Harvard's libraries and labs are needed to keep young people as productive and innovative as possible. Sure, scorn is warranted today and has been for some time, but once we're done with that, let's force the despicable Harvard Corporation/Board to realize that Harvard belongs not to them but to the United States, and to the smallest minority in the world: people willing to devote themselves to intellectual pursuits.
Thanks for disagreeing in such civilized fashion Heather.
Of course. We have got to save our country together.