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In response to Alan Freeman's reply: 
 
First, as was hopefully clear, I am well aware of the potential for harm  
to "the public and the truth" from suppression of unpopular views.  My 
example of Cantillion was chosen to be (hopefully) non controversial, 
and you, apparently, accept it.  Your statement on "a legitimate 
viewpoint" fits with my point.  Someone, or (someones) decide(s) what is 
a "a legitimate viewpoint" because they have an obligation not only to 
make all legitimate views available, but to evaluate those views.    
 
Second, I would also suggest that there are many problems beyond alleged 
inconsistency with Marx(ism) as policy. 
 
Finally, I agree that is is disturbing when political action silences 
unacceptable viewpoints.  However, as I said above, it is a function of 
academia to evaluate, not merely disseminate, theory. 
--  
Mike Robison 
Math and Economics graduate student 
Michigan State University 
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