> We could almost facetiously contend that the reason Istook and his > fellow Nietzscheans are demanding the budget cuts for historical records. Franklin Bell makes the preceding comment in his recent email regarding proposed action by Congress on a budgetary matter in which Mr. Bell has obviously keen interest. It is dangerous, unscholarly, unprofessional, and unwise to make wild speculations and aspersions regarding the motivation of others. It is particularly unwelcome in a forum such as VA-HIST where scholarship and accuracy in reporting of factual information in held in high regard. It is perfectly acceptable for Mr Bell to express his personal views about the proposed budget changes. It is NOT ACCEPTABLE for him to make unwarranted claims about the motivations of other people on this or any other matter. I happen to agree with Mr Bell that cuts in this budget would be very unfortunate. But I strongly protest his ad hominum attack on those who do not agree. Not only is it offensive, but it makes the effort to oppose these cuts less credible and makes them appear merely infantile. -- Robert Shriner To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html