Older students and the liberal arts

[OE800_85]

My initial reaction to the "found" exam was similar to yours. But I've never known Walter Williams to spread urban myths, so in the absence of evidence to the contrary, I decided to take his assertions at face value.

I don't think anyone here has said America shouldn't be criticized. We haven't denied that there are serious problems, many of which you mention (though you have exaggerated and/or over-generalized some things). But there is a difference between honest criticism aimed at alleviating injustices in an otherwise great country, and unthinking vilification that is ultimately sponsored by people who want to move us in toward authoritarian socialism.

I'm really struggling with your logic here. So you'll just believe anything he says, without evidence? Walter Williams has an agenda, just like everyone else.

Maybe it hasn't been said, but it's been strongly implied. In the article, Williams mentions many "quotes" of professors, and how anti-american they are. People get so defensive when america is criticized, it's quite annoying. It's like someone telling you the "check engine" light is flashing on your car, and you tell that person to "screw off"