While I certainly agree that what happened on Tuesday is an unforgivable
offense against all humankind, I would hope that people would avoid
ideological pronouncements on this list along the lines of Marxists
being 'the enemy within'. There is sure to be a wide spectrum of
viewpoints on this list, including some who do not choose to see only
the positive side of US policy. I especially do not  appreciate having
groups or individuals singled out and being told that it is time to
"shut up". That is not respectful, and is hardly in line with free
speech and freedom from intimidation. It borders on flaming.

I do not intend with this remark to start an ideological debate. There
are plenty of venues on the Internet for ideological debate, or
individuals can duke it out off-list. Let's reserve this list for
grammar disputes and ideology that relates directly to grammar
education. I appreciate expressions of sadness such as Martha's, but
let's stay out of specific ideological debates.

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Johanna Rubba   Associate Professor, Linguistics
English Department, California Polytechnic State University
One Grand Avenue  • San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Tel. (805)-756-2184  •  Fax: (805)-756-6374 • Dept. Phone.  756-2596
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