Brad Bateman explains why he believes that the discussion of Mises has   
become ill-tempered and should be regarded as out of bounds. As his   
first example of a reason he writes that "people are demanding of others   
that they accept their definitions of economics."  
  
I believe that I am the only one in this recent discussion who has, in   
any sense, been concerned about a definition of economics. But, despite   
yet another of misinterpretation by Mason Gaffney, I did not demand that   
anyone accept any definition. I asked John M. to agree that the study of   
economic interaction is worthwhile before I would waste my time   
discussing his criticism of Mises. Surely, this is a reasonable request   
on an economics list.  
  
By the way, John M. did not agree, which probably explains why his   
criticism continues. His continuing criticism, it seems to me, is not of   
Mises. It is of economics in general. Happily, my post enabled me to   
avoid a further waste of time.  
  
I suggest that if Brad has me in mind, he look over the posts to find   
out what I really asked for. What do you think, Brad?  
  
  
Pat Gunning