"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of
unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the
military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of
misplaced power exists and will persist.

We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties
or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an
alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the
huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful
methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."

---- President Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican), 1961.

This speech was Ike's finest hour, IMHO -- even more important than his
role in D-Day.

Of course, what he said doesn't have anything to do with what I said, or
what Churchill said -- or what Peter said -- but still, it's a nice thing
to post here once in a while.

One might argue that "an alert and knowledgeable citizenry" is the result of
allowing debate and, even more so, academic debate. As I've stated earlier,
I think Churchills comments are idiotic - but they have raised a huge level
of debate here in Colorado (and, to a much lesser extent, here on this
newsgroup) , both on and off campus.


Which, of course, is the whole point. Do we *really* want educators with
such clearly asinine positions on the payroll?

I'd be happy to have my kids attend Churchill's classes and engage in those
debates. In fact, we have been having a few dinner table discussions based
on his comments. Sounds like a successful educator to me.

--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"